Research Technician

Merck • Carlsbad, CA

11d

About The Position

The Research Technician supports safe, compliant, quality-focused, and efficient laboratory operations in a semiconductor materials environment. The role centers on filling chemical containers according to customer orders and requirements, assembling filling manifolds, and processing and cleaning customer-returned containers. The technician also handles and tracks chemicals, supports chemical and process hazard assessments, and maintains laboratory organization and readiness. The role collaborates with R&D Scientists, Engineers, Marketing, Quality, and EH&S teams on customer inquiries.

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 (PPE).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Eligible to work in the United States; the role does not offer work authorization sponsorship.

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 fulfillment records.
• Assemble manifolds used to fill containers.
• Process and clean customer-returned containers.
• Handle and track chemicals, maintaining inventory and following storage, labeling, and disposal requirements.
• Review Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and support chemical and process hazard assessments.
• Prepare and maintain safety documents, work instructions, standard operating procedures, and laboratory procedures.
• Support safety programs, conduct 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