Technician, Operations

MSD Malaysia; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company is seeking motivated individuals for R&D Operations roles at their Rahway, NJ facility. This position involves hands-on processing in GMP environments to support the development of drug products. Candidates should have GMP experience and strong detail-oriented skills to maintain compliance in a dynamic team setting.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant GMP Pharmaceutical experience or equivalent.
• Proficiency in computer systems and applications, including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, operate, and clean equipment used in clinical development.
• Maintain inventories and transport required processing materials.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Detail-Oriented

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Troubleshooting

Recordkeeping

Computer Literacy

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Calibration/Maintenance Database Systems

Job description

time left to apply End Date: June 28, 2025 (12 days left to apply)

job requisition id R353152

Job Description

Pharmaceutical Operations and Clinical Supply is seeking highly motivated individuals for R&D Operations roles in our Rahway, NJ, Formulation, Laboratory, and Experimentation (FLEx) Center to support drug product development and GMP clinical supply of oral solid dosage, sterile, and specialty dosage forms. Positions will support development and clinical manufacturing and supply, as part of the FLEx-Sterile, FLEx-OSD, or RY119 team

This position will be responsible for hands-on processing activities that include room setup, equipment and material preparation, equipment assembly and disassembly, cleaning, and processing of raw materials into finished drug product. These individuals are expected to partner with and support formulation development colleagues in further understanding and knowledge capture of processes, which could include providing feedback on product and process development.

These roles require adherence to GMP procedures, strong attention to detail in completing GMP documentation, proficiency in electronic systems, and participation in continuous improvement projects. Positions may also support commissioning, qualification, and demonstration of new equipment and technologies. Successful candidates will collaborate closely with team members and partner groups including formulators, engineers, Quality, Safety, and Facilities management to drive overall success and performance of the area and clinical pipeline.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepares, operates, and cleans equipment and facilities used in clinical development and manufacturing processes.

Maintains, inventories, and transports required processing equipment, materials, supplies, and products.

Executes all documentation and clerical functions necessary to maintain good manufacturing practice (GMP) operations, using paper-based and electronic systems.

Maintains detailed knowledge of process equipment and operations. Troubleshoots equipment/systems to resolve issues and aid in technology and process development, capturing learnings to improve systems and processes.

Attends and actively participates in safety, quality, and process improvement initiatives to enhance flexibility, efficiency, and compliance.

Supports investigations and implementation of corrective/preventative actions.

Positions are based in Rahway, NJ and 100% on-site.

High School Diploma/GED or higher

Required Experience and Skills :

1-3 years of relevant GMP Pharmaceutical experience, or equivalent (e.g. chemical, nuclear, military experience).

Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency in computer systems and applications including but not limited to: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook), Equipment HMI use, SAP, Calibration/Maintenance Database Systems.

Must be willing and able to lift 50 lbs, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb ladders, and don & wear cleanroom protective gowning including respirators.

Demonstrated ability to work and communicate both independently and as a part of a team.

Preferred Experience and Skills :

At least 2 years GMP manufacturing/processing experience. Familiarity with regulatory requirements and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

Experience with some of the following: highly complex and state of the art equipment, o ral solid dosage, tablet compression, encapsulation, spray drying, film coating, dry powder inhalers, drug product device assembly lines, isolators, containment technology, aseptic filling using automated machinery, sterile manufacturing, visual inspection of product in glass vials, SAP or other ERP systems.

Associates Degree in science or related field.

BioWork Certificate (working in an FDA or similar regulated industry).

Experience with automated systems (MES, SAP, or similar).

Demonstrated troubleshooting / problem-solving skills.

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Job Description

Pharmaceutical Operations and Clinical Supply is seeking highly motivated individuals for R&D Operations roles in our Rahway, NJ, Formulation, Laboratory, and Experimentation (FLEx) Center to support drug product development and GMP clinical supply of oral solid dosage, sterile, and specialty dosage forms. Positions will support development and clinical manufacturing and supply, as part of the FLEx-Sterile, FLEx-OSD, or RY119 team

This position will be responsible for hands-on processing activities that include room setup, equipment and material preparation, equipment assembly and disassembly, cleaning, and processing of raw materials into finished drug product. These individuals are expected to partner with and support formulation development colleagues in further understanding and knowledge capture of processes, which could include providing feedback on product and process development.

These roles require adherence to GMP procedures, strong attention to detail in completing GMP documentation, proficiency in electronic systems, and participation in continuous improvement projects. Positions may also support commissioning, qualification, and demonstration of new equipment and technologies. Successful candidates will collaborate closely with team members and partner groups including formulators, engineers, Quality, Safety, and Facilities management to drive overall success and performance of the area and clinical pipeline.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares, operates, and cleans equipment and facilities used in clinical development and manufacturing processes.

• Maintains, inventories, and transports required processing equipment, materials, supplies, and products.

• Executes all documentation and clerical functions necessary to maintain good manufacturing practice (GMP) operations, using paper-based and electronic systems.

• Maintains detailed knowledge of process equipment and operations. Troubleshoots equipment/systems to resolve issues and aid in technology and process development, capturing learnings to improve systems and processes.

• Attends and actively participates in safety, quality, and process improvement initiatives to enhance flexibility, efficiency, and compliance.

• Supports investigations and implementation of corrective/preventative actions.

Positions are based in Rahway, NJ and 100% on-site.

Education Minimum Requirements :

• High School Diploma/GED or higher

Required Experience and Skills :

• 1-3 years of relevant GMP Pharmaceutical experience, or equivalent (e.g. chemical, nuclear, military experience).

• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in computer systems and applications including but not limited to: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook), Equipment HMI use, SAP, Calibration/Maintenance Database Systems.

• Must be willing and able to lift 50 lbs, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb ladders, and don & wear cleanroom protective gowning including respirators.

• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate both independently and as a part of a team.

Preferred Experience and Skills :

• At least 2 years GMP manufacturing/processing experience. Familiarity with regulatory requirements and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

• Experience with some of the following: highly complex and state of the art equipment, o ral solid dosage, tablet compression, encapsulation, spray drying, film coating, dry powder inhalers, drug product device assembly lines, isolators, containment technology, aseptic filling using automated machinery, sterile manufacturing, visual inspection of product in glass vials, SAP or other ERP systems.

• Associates Degree in science or related field.

• BioWork Certificate (working in an FDA or similar regulated industry).

• Experience with automated systems (MES, SAP, or similar).

• Demonstrated troubleshooting / problem-solving skills.

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Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

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We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

potent compounds

Required Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Computer Literacy, Detail-Oriented, Equipment Maintenance, Equipment Set Up, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Maintenance Processes, Manufacturing Processes, Microsoft Office, Problem Resolution, Recordkeeping, Regulatory Requirements, SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Sterile Manufacturing, Troubleshooting

Preferred Skills:

Pharmaceutical Industry

Job Posting End Date:

06/28/2025

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Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.