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

Merck•Rahway, NJ

6d•$87,300 - $137,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Specialist, Laboratory Operations & Logistics supports laboratory operations, logistics, and compliance activities within the Manufacturing Division’s Development & Technology Organization, Pharmaceutical Sciences & Device Development. The role is based onsite in Rahway, New Jersey, and reports to the Associate Director of Laboratory Operations & Safety Compliance. The position provides administrative and operational support for development and GXP laboratories. Duties include coordinating equipment testing, calibration, maintenance, and installation; managing supplies, procurement, facilities needs, and inventory; and supporting receipt, storage, distribution, shipment, and transfer of materials and equipment. The Specialist maintains accurate inventory records and traceability, assists with lab moves and relocations, and coordinates with laboratory, engineering, and operations teams to ensure materials are ready for development studies.

Requirements

At least 6 years of direct office or laboratory management experience.
Demonstrated experience in office and/or laboratory operations management, including coordination of complex internal and external multifunctional scheduling.
Advanced computer skills using MS Outlook, Teams, Project, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe.
Experience processing purchase orders, expense reports, payment requests, vendor add forms, and stockroom inventory reports using SAP/Concur or a related system.
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 exercise independent judgment, prioritize, and execute work with little to no supervision.
Professional communication and interaction with internal and external colleagues, both onsite and remotely.

Nice To Haves

B.S. in Life Sciences, Engineering, or equivalent.
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 testing, calibration, and equipment-maintenance schedules, ordering routine and specialty supplies, and managing facilities needs.
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 of equipment installation, qualification, routine calibration, and maintenance.
Perform 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 movement of equipment and materials to ensure full traceability and accurate system updates.
Assist with staging and preparing materials for development studies.
Collaborate with laboratory, engineering, and operations teams to ensure material readiness.
Coordinate complex internal and external, multifunctional scheduling and work across multiple stakeholders and operational teams.