Organic Chemistry Job at Merck | GMP Manufacturing Careers
Are you looking for a Preparation Lab Specialist Job at Merck? This exciting opportunity is ideal for professionals with experience in GMP manufacturing, laboratory operations, reagent preparation, and chemical safety. Join Merck and contribute to innovative solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics while building a rewarding career in a world-class scientific environment.
About the Company:
Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet.
That’s why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us. At Merck, innovation, inclusion, and scientific excellence drive everything we do, making us one of the most sought-after employers in
the Healthcare and Life Science sectors.- Job Position: Preparation Lab Specialist
- Job ID: 299467
- Department: Laboratory Operations
- Experience Required: 3–6 Years
Key Responsibilities of a Preparation Lab Specialist:
- Identification, planning, and setup of a Preparation Lab in accordance with cGMP guidelines, including cleanroom infrastructure.
- Reviewing manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with standard procedures and cGMP practices.
- Reagent preparation & handling.
- Prepare chemical and biological reagents in accordance with standardized protocols, SOPs, and batch records.
- Work in the preparation lab to maintain readiness for production needs.
- Ensure correct concentrations, pH adjustments, and dilutions as per specifications.
- Knowledge of accurate weighing, dilution, buffer preparation, molarity & normality calculations, and dilutions.
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment (balances, pH meters, extraction hoods).
- Ensure aseptic handling and preparation of biological reagents in accordance with GMP and EHS guidelines.
- Chemical safety: Handling corrosives, flammables, oxidizers, and toxic reagents.
- Demonstrate safe, competent operation of lab and production equipment by complying with established procedures.
- Support validation activities as required, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established protocols.
- Maintain accurate records of production activities, inventory levels, and equipment maintenance logs.
- Ensure proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials in accordance with environmental regulations.
Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
- Strong understanding of laboratory practices and reagent preparation techniques.
- Knowledge of GMP manufacturing environments and laboratory compliance requirements.
Experience Required:
- 3–6 years of strong knowledge of organic and inorganic chemistry and reagent preparation techniques.
- Familiarity with GMP, ISO 9001, and laboratory safety practices.
- Basic understanding of lyophilization techniques.
- Basic knowledge about data integrity.
- Maintain current knowledge of regulatory and industry standards and advancements through independent reading and training.
Skills Required of a Preparation Lab Specialist:
- Reagent preparation and handling.
- Organic and inorganic chemistry.
- GMP and cGMP compliance.
- Laboratory operations and documentation.
- Chemical safety and hazardous material handling.
- Validation support and protocol adherence.
- Data integrity and regulatory compliance.
- Buffer preparation, dilution calculations, and pH adjustments.
- Laboratory equipment operation and maintenance.
The Preparation Lab Specialist Job at Merck offers excellent exposure to GMP Manufacturing Jobs, laboratory operations, and reagent preparation. Join Merck to advance your career in a world-class, scientific, and innovation-driven environment.
