Associate Specialist Modality Agnostic Chemistry Scaleup Operations Specialist

$68,400 - $107,700/Yr

Merck & Co. - Rahway, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Rahway, NJ

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The MACS Operations Specialist position within the Enabling Facilities group at the Chemical Engineering Research & Development Department is designed for a highly motivated individual to gain operations experience and a strong understanding of engineering fundamentals. This role involves supporting the Modality Agnostic Chemistry Scaleup (MACS) Center, which focuses on drug substance development and GMP clinical manufacturing. The selected candidate will contribute to equipment and facility design, system commissioning, and qualification, while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation within the operations team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Modality Agnostic Chemistry Scaleup (MACS) Center as a process team member.
• Contribute to equipment and facility design, system commissioning, and qualification for the MACS Center.
• Collaborate with development engineers, chemists, and compliance representatives to ensure quality and safe delivery of clinical supplies.
• Assist in equipment setups, raw material sampling, and batch processing planning and execution at a pilot scale.
• Handle a variety of reagents, solvents, and active pharmaceutical ingredients during wet chemistry operations.
• Support the Small Scale Organics Pilot Plant and Prep Lab as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field; OR Associate in Science with 1 year experience; OR High School Diploma/GED with 4 years relevant experience.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent organizational skills to multi-task.
• Desire and willingness to learn, contribute, and lead.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in technical writing and use of word processing, spreadsheet, graphing, and presentation software.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in a GMP clinical or manufacturing supply facility.
• Experience with GMP facility design, equipment start-up, and/or qualification.
• Experience in small molecule drug substance and/or biologics process development.
• Experience in supporting compliance investigations and change management.
• Lean Six Sigma Training / Certification.

Benefits

• Bonus eligibility
• Long term incentive if applicable
• Health care and other insurance benefits for employee and family
• Retirement benefits
• Paid holidays
• Vacation
• Sick days