Senior Process Technician – Packaging & Quality SME

Merck; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in North Carolina seeks a Senior Technician (Process) in Operations to provide frontline process leadership for packaging operations. You will execute production activities, operate and set up equipment, monitor performance, and ensure product quality while maintaining strict cGMP compliance.

You will act as the process SME, coordinate line activities with Operations Managers, participate in Tier meetings, and drive continuous improvement to maximize line reliability and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and perform equipment setup on the assigned line(s).
• Monitor equipment performance and product quality during production.
• Perform routine troubleshooting and drive corrective actions.
• Assist Operations Managers with coordinating daily production activities.
• Maintain accurate production documentation and batch records.
• Serve as process SME for assigned operations and escalate issues as needed.
• Support cGMP compliance and site procedures.

Job description

Merck in North Carolina seeks a Senior Technician (Process) in Operations to provide frontline process leadership for packaging operations. You will execute production activities, operate and set up equipment, monitor performance, and ensure product quality while maintaining strict cGMP compliance.

You will act as the process SME, coordinate line activities with Operations Managers, participate in Tier meetings, and drive continuous improvement to maximize line reliability and on-time delivery.