Associate Specialist, Operations (Onsite) Job at Merck, Rahway, NJ

  • Merck
  • Rahway, NJ

Job Description

Merck seeks an Associate Specialist for operations at its Small Scale Organics pilot plant in Rahway, New Jersey. The role involves hands-on support for GMP-compliant batch production, equipment operation, and process development activities while maintaining safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

  • Execute batch processing and pilot-scale manufacturing activities including reactions, extractions, crystallizations, and dry powder operations
  • Ensure facility readiness through cleaning, documentation, housekeeping, and consumable inventory management
  • Perform equipment setup, raw material sampling, and troubleshooting under scientific direction of facility lead
  • Support continuous improvement through incident investigation, corrective action closure, and process optimization
  • Mentor new and rotational employees and author lessons learned reports to capture technical knowledge

Requirements

  • Associate degree in Process Technology or related technical field, or high school diploma plus four years pharmaceutical/chemical manufacturing experience
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and technical writing proficiency
  • Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, graphing, and presentation software
  • Collaborative mindset and strong communication skills for cross-functional teamwork
  • Ability to work rotating 8-hour shifts between first and second shift, five days onsite weekly
  • Preferred: pilot plant or manufacturing operations experience
  • Preferred: familiarity with cGMP, GDP, and pharmaceutical safety regulations

Job Tags

Rotating shift, Afternoon shift

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