Research Technician

The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany • Carlsbad, CA

11d • $31 - $48

About The Position

The Research Technician supports safe, compliant, quality-focused, and efficient laboratory operations in a semiconductor materials environment. The role includes filling chemical containers according to customer orders and requirements, assembling filling manifolds, and processing and cleaning customer-returned containers. The technician handles and tracks chemicals, maintains inventory and storage, labeling, and disposal requirements, and supports chemical and process hazard assessments and laboratory safety programs. The position also maintains safety documentation, work instructions, SOPs, procedures, laboratory organization, equipment, workspace readiness, and 6S. The technician collaborates with R&D Scientists, Engineers, Marketing, Quality, and EH&S teams on customer inquiries. This role does not offer work authorization sponsorship; external applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 4 years of experience in chemical production, a laboratory, or a chemical engineering role.
• At least 1 year of experience handling hazardous chemicals in a laboratory.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Safety and quality focus.
• Familiarity with SDSs and risk assessments.
• Glovebox experience.
• Laboratory experience handling highly toxic chemicals, acids, and bases.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, communication, data-analysis, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and work collaboratively.
• Experience with SAP, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Fill chemical containers according to customer orders and requirements and maintain accurate, documented fulfillment records.
• Assemble manifolds used to fill containers.
• Process and clean customer-returned containers.
• Handle and track chemicals and maintain inventory in accordance with storage, labeling, and disposal requirements.
• Review SDSs and support chemical and process hazard assessments.
• Prepare and maintain safety documents, work instructions, SOPs, and laboratory procedures.
• Support safety programs, perform periodic laboratory inspections, and implement corrective actions arising from near-miss investigations.
• Comply with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain laboratory organization, equipment, workspace readiness, and 6S.
• Collaborate with R&D Scientists, Engineers, Marketing, Quality, and EH&S teams on customer inquiries.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Retirement contributions
• Other perquisites
• Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED