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

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