Sr. Technician, Shared Services Operations (Onsite)

Role: Senior Technician supporting sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing and clinical supply operations at Merck's Rahway, NJ FLEx Center. Primary objectives include executing hands-on processing activities such as equipment assembly/disassembly, sterile formulation (open aseptic in isolators and closed in Grade C environments), inventory management, and visual inspection of filled units for GMP-compliant drug product development. Responsibilities encompass maintaining GMP documentation, operating sterilization and equipment, supporting process validation and equipment qualification, and collaborating with formulation teams and cross-functional groups including Quality, Engineering, and Facilities. Qualifications: High School diploma/GED with 5+ years or an associate's degree with 3+ years in pharmaceutical manufacturing or GMP environment; proficiency in sterile processing, equipment operation, and GMP protocols; experience with isolators, aseptic techniques, and electronic systems like PAS-X and SAP preferred. Experience with regulatory standards, automated systems, and troubleshooting enhances suitability. The role requires physical capability for cleanroom gowning, lifting, and working in Grade C environments; flexible for overtime and travel (~10%). Key biopharma specifics: sterile drug product manufacturing, GMP compliance, Grade C/isolator environments, formulation, visual inspection, equipment qualification, and collaboration within a clinical development setting. Position is onsite in Rahway, NJ, with travel. No visa sponsorship; shift is day-based.