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Technician, Manufacturing Shared Services (On-site)

Merck
September 04, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Rahway, NJ
Operations
Role: GMP manufacturing technician supporting sterile drug product development and clinical supply at Rahway, NJ, FLEx Center. Responsibilities: perform aseptic formulation, equipment assembly/disassembly, sterilization, inventory management, visual inspection of vials/syringes, maintain GMP-compliant documentation, operate isolators and sterilization equipment, and support equipment qualification. Collaborate closely with formulation, engineering, quality, safety, and facilities teams to ensure timely clinical supply. Requirements: High school diploma/GED; minimum 2 years GMP pharma experience; proficiency with sterile processing, equipment operation, and GMP documentation; ability to work in Grade C environments, lift 50 lbs, and wear PPE including respirators. Preferred: 2+ years GMP manufacturing, familiarity with automated systems (SAP, MES), experience with isolators and visual inspection in biologics or sterile dosage forms, associate degree or BioWork certification. High-value biopharma specifics include sterile formulation, aseptic processing, visual inspection, and support for biologic or sterile small-molecule drug development in early to late-stage clinical manufacturing. Position is on-site, full-time, with no travel; focus on GMP compliance, process adherence, and continuous improvement.