R419669 Technician, Manufacturing Shared Services (Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellow)

Merk • Rahway, NJ

2d • $55,900 - $88,100 • Onsite

About The Position

This is an unpaid, 12-week Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship for transitioning service members, aligned with DoD SkillBridge guidelines. It is not an offer of employment, and participants are not eligible for employment benefits. The opportunity is exclusively for active participants in the Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program who will complete the program within the last 180 days of transition from military service. The fellowship is for the 2026 Cohort 3.

Pharmaceutical Operations and Clinical Supply is seeking fellows to support R&D Operations at the Formulation, Laboratory, and Experimentation (FLEx) Center in Rahway, New Jersey. The Manufacturing Shared Services role supports sterile supply, aseptic formulation, visual inspection, drug product development, and GMP clinical supply of sterile dosage forms. Work includes hands-on processing activities such as equipment assembly and disassembly, sterile processing, inventory management, open aseptic formulation in an isolator, closed formulation in a Grade C environment, and manual visual inspection of filled vials or syringes.

Fellows work with formulation development colleagues to build understanding and capture knowledge about processes, and may provide feedback on product and process development. The role requires compliance with GMP procedures, detailed documentation, proficiency with electronic systems, and participation in continuous improvement. Work may also include supporting commissioning, qualification, and demonstration of new equipment and technologies. Fellows collaborate with formulators, engineers, Quality, Safety, and Facilities teams. The position is 100% on-site in Rahway, NJ.

This is an unpaid training fellowship rather than paid employment. The posting also describes a salary range of $55,900–$88,100, potential annual bonus and long-term incentive, and benefits for the role; however, it explicitly states that fellowship participants are ineligible for employment benefits.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or higher.
• At least 2 years of relevant GMP pharmaceutical experience.
• Experience operating isolator machines and/or Grade A aseptic experience is required.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer systems and applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; equipment HMI; SAP; and calibration/maintenance database systems.
• Ability and willingness to lift 50 lbs, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb ladders, and don and wear cleanroom protective gowning, including respirators.
• Ability to work and communicate independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work overtime is required in manufacturing.
• Must be an active participant in the Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program and a transitioning service member who will complete the program within the last 180 days of transition from military service.
• Must be able to participate in the 12-week fellowship.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of GMP manufacturing or processing experience.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Experience with highly complex or state-of-the-art equipment, isolators, containment technology, aseptic filling using automated machinery, sterile manufacturing, visual inspection of glass-vial products, or SAP or other ERP systems.
• Associate degree in science or a related field.
• BioWork Certificate for work in an FDA- or similarly regulated industry.
• Experience with automated systems such as MES, SAP, or similar systems.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of PAS-X is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Assemble sterile equipment by reading, understanding, and following drawings for clinical development and manufacturing processes.
• Operate and maintain cleaning and sterilization equipment, including parts washers, dry heat ovens, and autoclaves.
• Receive, inspect, and store sterile supplies and equipment, maintaining appropriate inventory levels and organization.
• Prepare and formulate sterile products according to established protocols and batch records, including closed formulation and open aseptic activities inside a Grade A isolator.
• Perform visual inspections of products and components to identify defects, inconsistencies, and non-conformities, managing large quantities of units.
• Maintain detailed formulation records, including ingredient quantities, equipment used, and environmental conditions.
• Follow GMP guidelines and SOPs; identify and address compliance, environmental, safety, and process deviations as appropriate and notify management.
• Adapt to changes in batch procedures and production schedules.
• Gown and work in Grade C conditions while maintaining good aseptic cleanroom behaviors.
• Maintain accurate electronic records of sterilization processes, inventory levels, and equipment logs.
• Communicate and collaborate with team members and partner teams to ensure on-time supply delivery.
• Assist in training new staff on sterile supply procedures and protocols.
• Identify and escalate issues, perform basic troubleshooting, and capture learnings to improve systems and processes.
• Participate in safety, quality, and process-improvement initiatives.
• Support investigations and implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
• Partner with formulation development colleagues to understand and capture process knowledge and provide feedback on product and process development.
• Support commissioning, qualification, and demonstration of new equipment and technologies when needed.

Benefits

• The posting describes medical, dental, vision, other insurance for employees and families, retirement benefits including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days, but states that fellowship participants are ineligible for employment benefits.
• The posting describes eligibility for an annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable, but the fellowship is unpaid and not an offer of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED