Merck Posted August 11, 2026

Technician Maintenance (SkillBridge)

Durham, North Carolina, United States OTHER,INTERN
Manufacturing & CMC

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About this opportunity

Job Requirements

Technician is a skilled technician with a moderate level of industry experience, responsible for performing routine operational and maintenance activities within an assigned suite or area. This role requires proficiency in mechanical and technical tasks, adherence to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and a commitment to environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) standards. The Technician O2 works with moderate supervision, demonstrates mechanical aptitude, and actively contributes to team performance and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Proficiency:

Fully qualified to independently operate within the assigned suite or area

Performs all routine operational activities and preventative maintenance tasks independently.

Demonstrates mechanical aptitude and executes basic repairs for assigned equipment;

Compliance and Documentation:

Takes ownership of cGMP compliance, ensuring adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintenance task lists, and proper documentation.

Proactively identifies and resolves compliance issues in the assigned suite, escalating to higher levels when necessary.

Maintains 100% training status without requiring coach input.

Business Systems Proficiency:

Proficient in business systems such as SAP, SAP Mobile, DeltaV, and other relevant platforms, performing tasks and transactions independently with minimal assistance.

Problem Solving and Process Improvement:

Recognizes operational and technical problems, using established procedures to assess and implement solutions.

Performs routine troubleshooting for assigned equipment or systems, escalating complex issues to higher-level technicians (O3/O4) as needed.

EH&S and Team Accountability:

Contributes to maintaining positive EH&S performance in the assigned area, actively identifying and resolving potentially unsafe conditions.

Demonstrates inclusion principles, collaborates with team members, and actively participates in team meetings, including Tier discussions.

Complies with safety and environmental regulations and guidelines.

Work Management and Prioritization:

Works independently to meet timeframes set by others, demonstrating reliability and follow-through on commitments.

Acts with urgency for emerging issues as directed by leadership.

Leadership and Communication:

Provides and receives timely, constructive one-on-one feedback to improve performance.

Listens, collaborates, and supports team decisions to meet collective goals.

Additional Duties:

Communicate with other departments, contractors, or disciplines

Assists with automation, validation, and additional testing as required.

Contributes to Continuous Improvement of existing processes

Complies with safety and environmental regulations and guidelines.

Other tasks that may be assigned by leadership

Work Experience

Minimum 3 years of plant maintenance or technical experience.

Proficiency in one of the technical craft skills, including instrumentation, electrical, plumbing, or advanced mechanical systems.

Familiarity with regulatory requirements in accordance with cGMP manufacturing operations or other regulated industry.

Effective communication skills, both written and oral.

Ability to work with moderate supervision in non-routine situations.

This is a Skillbridge opportunity; candidates must be active duty military and eligible for Skillbridge opportunities.

Requisition ID:P-100948

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Manufacturing & CMC
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States
Employment type
OTHER,INTERN

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Manufacturing & CMC role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 1527 comparable Manufacturing & CMC roles across 125 biopharma companies.

1527Comparable roles tracked
1434Currently active
125Companies hiring similar roles
44Countries represented

Salary context

456 of 1527 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Senior Scientist II – CMC Developmental Sciences · AbbVie $0/hr – $0/hr (≈ $0–$0/yr)
Peer group range $0 – $540,400 (median $140,000)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 1527 comparable roles

United States781
India104
Germany74
Singapore67
France64
Ireland54

+ 38 more countries

Seniority mix

705 of 1527 peers have a known seniority level

Senior251
Manager165
Principal79
Associate68
Director64
Associate Director44
Senior Director21
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc8
Executive/VP5

Therapeutic area mix

7 of 1527 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Vaccines & Infectious Disease6
Oncology1

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How we calculate "similar"

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