Specialist, Laboratory Operations & Logistics - Drug/Device Combo Pdts (Onsite)

MSD•Rahway, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Division's Development & Technology Organization within Pharmaceutical Sciences & Device Development is seeking a Specialist, Laboratory Operations & Logistics to support laboratory operations, logistics, and compliance activities. The position is based onsite in Rahway, New Jersey, and reports to the Associate Director of Laboratory Operations & Safety Compliance. The role coordinates laboratory administration and facilities activities, including equipment scheduling and maintenance, procurement, and management of development and GXP laboratory equipment. It also supports inventory control and material traceability, shipping and receiving, equipment moves and laboratory relocations, and the preparation and distribution of materials for development studies. The Specialist works with laboratory, engineering, and operations teams to support material readiness and maintain laboratory workflows.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences, Engineering, or an equivalent field.
At least 6 years of direct office or laboratory management experience.
Demonstrated office and/or laboratory operations management experience, including coordinating complex internal and external, multifunctional scheduling.
Advanced computer skills with MS Outlook, Teams, Project, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe.
Experience managing equipment installation, qualification, routine calibration, and maintenance schedules.
Experience with SAP/Concur or a related system for processing purchase orders, expense reports, payment requests, vendor-add forms, and stockroom inventory reports.
Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and operational teams.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and execute in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently, exercise judgment, prioritize activities, and execute with little to no supervision.
Ability to interact professionally with internal and external colleagues onsite and remotely.

Nice To Haves

Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or laboratory environments.
Familiarity with device development or combination product workflows.
Exposure to regulated environments and compliance expectations.
Experience with laboratory moves, facility transitions, or buildouts.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and perform general laboratory administrative duties, including maintaining schedules for testing, calibration, and equipment maintenance; ordering routine and specialty supplies; and supporting facilities management.
Maintain development and GXP laboratory equipment and instrumentation in accordance with internal and industry best practices and standards.
Support laboratory procurement, including purchase orders, invoice payments, and expense tracking.
Manage scheduling for equipment installation, qualification, routine calibration, and maintenance.
Execute day-to-day inventory management for development materials, including prototypes and consumables.
Maintain accurate inventory records, material traceability, and location tracking.
Support receiving, storage, and distribution processes across laboratories and storage areas.
Coordinate inbound shipments, outbound deliveries, and internal transfers.
Support planning and execution of equipment moves, laboratory relocations, and inventory transfers across buildings or sites.
Track equipment and material movements to ensure traceability and accurate system updates.
Stage and prepare materials to support development studies.
Collaborate with laboratory, engineering, and operations teams to ensure material readiness.