Merck & Co, Inc

Lead Tech, Maintenance

Merck & Co, Inc$85K — $134K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED or higher required.
  • Minimum 7 years of plant maintenance experience with technical craft skills.
  • Experience in GMP/regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
  • Proficient in computer applications, including Microsoft Office and PLCs.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

  • Provide troubleshooting and maintenance support for lab and utility equipment.
  • Develop and document SOPs and preventative maintenance plans.
  • Perform calibrations on various process analytical instruments.
  • Use SAP and CMMS for work order management and documentation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for maintenance scheduling.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and families.
  • 401(k) retirement plan options available.
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave offered.
  • Eligibility for annual bonuses and long-term incentives.
Full Job Description

Job Description

The Lead Lab & Clean Utilities Technician is responsible for providing equipment troubleshooting and maintenance support for production facility/manufacturing operation. This individual will partner with QO lab Plant Engineering management as well as the respective lab managers to provide calibration, maintenance and repair services to the QO lab in Durham, NC. Develops standard operating procedures (SOP's) and preventative maintenance (PM's) plans, as requested. Responsible for written documentation of activities. Responsible for SAP transactions and change control activities including spare part lists and Preventative Maintenance (PMs) plans. Actively supports, participates and embraces an inclusive team culture including significant interaction with Operations, Quality, Automation, Technology, and other groups as required. 

Responsible for supporting: 

  • Process Equipment
  • Support Equipment
  • Utility Equipment 
  • Automated Systems 
  • Clean-In-Place (CIP) Systems 
  • Maintenance Equipment

Must be flexible to perform all the following functions and other tasks, as needed: 

  • Experience working in a clean room or GMP/regulated manufacturing environment
  • Ability to work with and troubleshoot complex process systems
  • Routine calibrations including but not limited to Flow, Level, Temperature, Pressure, Humidity, Speed, and Process Analytical Instruments.
  • Installation, testing, adjustment, maintenance, repair, calibration and troubleshooting of complex automated process equipment.
  • Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), engineering change request (ECRs), preventative maintenance (PM) plans/calibration procedures, task lists, etc., as required.
  • Uses the SAP, and ProCal work order system to review work requests, identify required stock and non-stock materials, ensure availability, writes incursions for upcoming work, performs work orders to completion, and maintain equipment histories.
  • Order and maintain spare parts for assigned process equipment
  • Interface with other departments, contractors and disciplines on scheduling calibration and maintenance of equipment/utility systems
  • Lead execution of maintenance, automation, validation and additional testing, as required
  • Responsible for written documentation of activities
  • Lead an area to perform maintenance and troubleshooting activities. Completes preventative maintenance and calibration work orders, resolves deviations and evaluates equipment performance for efficient operation.
  • Efficient and safe maintenance and repair of equipment using Hazardous Energy Control Procedures
  • Compliance with current good manufacturing procedures(cGMP), safety and environmental requirements/regulations/guidelines
  • Effective communication both written and oral
  • Physical requirements – Must be able to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders and stairs, work on platforms and equipment above floor level.
  • Walking, bending, crawling, and stooping is required. 
  • Required to wear personal protective equipment including safety glasses, earplugs, gloves, hard hats, safety harnesses, etc. 
  • Effective maintenance, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills required
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and advance several tasks in parallel
  • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
  • Proficient in the use of general hand and power tools, instruments and testing apparatus commonly used in maintenance and instrumentation.
  • Ability to read P&ID's, electrical drawings, blueprints, etc.
  • Routine shift will be day. Required to support an on-call schedule on nights and weekends and extended times when equipment runs dictate. 

Education Minimum Requirement: 

  • High School Diploma/GED or higher

Required Experience and Skills: 

  • Minimum of 7 years of plant maintenance experience with in depth knowledge of technical craft skills (instrumentation, electrical, plumbing, advanced mechanical systems).
  • Working knowledge of regulatory requirements in accordance with GMP manufacturing operations.
  • Willing and able to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders and stairs, work on platforms and equipment above floor level. Walking, bending, crawling and stooping are required. 
  • Proficiency in computer systems and applications including but not limited to:  Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), CMMS Calibration/Maintenance Database Systems.
  • Must demonstrate strong leadership skills, and good oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong planning, scheduling, and time management skills
  • Available for “On-Call” work rotation (during off-hours) and weekend overtime, as needed.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

  • Associate Degree in Industrial equipment Systems, Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical or Instrumentation
  • Experience working in a clean room or GMP/regulated manufacturing environment
  • Installation, operation, maintenance and/or troubleshooting experience with automated process equipment in the biopharmaceutical field
  • Experience with GMP compliant calibration and/or maintenance database systems.
  • Knowledge of SAP and Allen Bradley PLC’s, Siemens Apogee BAS.

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The salary range for this role is:

$85,500 - $134,700

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. 

  

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. 

  

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.

Required Skills:

Automation, Automation, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Biopharmaceuticals, Building Automation Systems, Calibration of Equipment, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Electrical System Troubleshooting, GMP Compliance, HVAC Engineering, HVAC Maintenance, HVAC Systems, Hydraulic Systems, Instrumentation Systems, Instrument Calibrations, Lockout Tagout, Maintenance Troubleshooting, Manufacturing Equipment, Mechanical Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, People Management, Pneumatic Systems, Preventive Maintenance, Prioritization, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) {+ 2 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

08/1/2026

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

About Merck & Co, Inc

Schering-Plough Corporation is a major U.S.-based manufacturer of pharmaceuticals. It operates in three segments: Prescription Pharmaceuticals, Animal Health, and Consumer Health Care. Schering-Plough develops products targeting on allergy, cancer, hepatitis, cardiovascular, central nervous system, respiratory system, and more.  It was founded in 1851 by Ernst Christian Friedrich Schering as Schering AG in Germany. Schering-Plough manufactured several pharmaceutical drugs, the most well-known of which were the allergy drugs Claritin and Clarinex, an anti-cholesterol drug Vytorin, and a brain tumor drug Temodar. It also developed drugs targeting on central nervous system and the respiratory system. Schering Plough also owned and operated the major foot care brand name Dr. Scholl's and the skin care line Coppertone. These also became a part of the new company. Schering-Plough was a full member of the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA), a membership which is also maintained by the new Merck.

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Learn more about Merck & Co, Inc
Size
68,000 employees
Market Cap
$282.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$7 billion
Founded
1668
5 Year Trend
+4.1%
Revenue
$47.9 billion
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