Lead Tech
Maintenance & RepairPosted 18 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Lead Tech, Maintenance”
Posted 18 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Lead Tech, Maintenance”
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
| Base salary | US$85,500 – US$134,500 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyMechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Industrial equipment Systems (or related)
Study levelCertificate or higher
Job Description
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity with a rapidly growing pharmaceutical manufacturer? If so, then this is the opportunity for you!
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:
Must be flexible to perform all the following functions and other tasks, as needed:
Education Minimum Requirement:
Required Experience and Skills:
Preferred Experience and Skills:
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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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San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
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
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