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INTRODUCTION
Great innovations do not reach patients without strong project management and operational support. Embedded across every area of our Research Laboratories and Research & Development Division, our Operations and Administrative teams play a critical role in transforming scientific ideas into life-changing solutions for patients around the world.
The Manufacturing Division's Development & Technology Organization within Pharmaceutical Sciences & Device Development is seeking a highly motivated Specialist, Laboratory Operations & Logistics. Reporting to the Associate Director of Laboratory Operations & Safety Compliance, this role is based on-site at our Rahway, New Jersey location and will provide essential support to laboratory operations, logistics, and compliance activities.
The primary activities:
- Coordinate and perform general laboratory administrative duties including, but not limited to, maintaining testing, calibration and equipment maintenance scheduling, ordering routine & specialty supplies, and facilities management.
- Maintain development and GXP laboratory equipment and instrumentation in accord with internal and industry best-practices/standards.
- Support team with laboratory procurement needs including purchase orders, invoice payments and expense tracking.
- Extraordinary attention to detail, independent judgement, and the ability to prioritize and execute work activities with little to no supervision.
- Ability to interact professionally with internal and external colleagues both on-site and remotely to maintain laboratory workflows & operations.
- Execute day-to-day inventory management activities for development materials, including prototypes and consumables.
- Maintain accurate inventory records, material traceability, and location tracking.
- Support receiving, storage, and distribution processes across labs and storage areas.
- Coordinate inbound shipments, outbound deliveries, and internal transfers.
- Support planning and execution of equipment moves, lab relocations, and inventory transfers across buildings or sites.
- Track movement of equipment and materials to ensure full traceability and accurate system updates.
- Assist with staging and preparation of materials to support development studies.
- Collaborate with laboratory, engineering, and operations teams to ensure material readiness.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 6 years of direct office or laboratory management.
- Demonstrated experience in office and/or laboratory operations management, including coordinating complex, internal/external, multi-functional scheduling.
- Advanced computer skills using MS Outlook, Teams, Project, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe.
- Manage the scheduling of equipment installation, qualification, routine calibration and maintenance.
- SAP/Concur or related system experience processing purchase orders (PO), expense reports, payment requests, vendor add forms, as well as stockroom inventory reports.
- Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and operational teams.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and execute in fast-paced environments.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- B.S. in Life Sciences, Engineering, or equivalent.
- Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or laboratory environments.
- Familiarity with device development or combination product workflows.
- Exposure to regulated environments and compliance expectations.
- Experience working in lab moves, facility transitions, or buildouts.
Required Skills:
Ability to Coordinate, Audit Trails, Computer Efficiency, Continuous Development, Creativity, Equipment Calibrations, Equipment Maintenance, Equipment Ordering, Inventory Monitoring, Laboratory Instrumentation, Multitasking, Ordering Supplies, Planning Ability, Task Management, Teamwork
Preferred Skills:
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LOCATION
The primary location for this posting is:
USA - New Jersey - Rahway
COMPENSATION
The salary range for the primary location of this role is:
$87,300.00 - $137,400.00
This range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation of the base salary applicable to this role at the time of 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. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.
Additional location(s): Please note the salary range above applies to the Primary Location of the position. Where a role has other listed locations, different compensation guidelines may apply. You may find the salary ranges for additional locations below. If the salary range is not listed for the location you are applying to, our Talent Acquisition team will provide further information to you relevant to your location.
Additional location(s) Compensation Information:
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
Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
Employee Status:
Regular
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Travel Requirements:
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable
Job Posting End Date:
11/14/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Requisition ID: R425267
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Document progressive supply chain experience early
PERM requires your employer to prove you meet the job's minimum requirements before the recruitment test begins. Gather performance reviews, promotion letters, and project records that show at least two years of qualifying logistics operations experience to support an EB-3 skilled worker filing.
Target employers with active PERM filing histories
Use Migrate Mate to search logistics and supply chain employers who have sponsored green cards before. Prior PERM filings signal that a company's HR and legal teams already understand the process, which significantly reduces your risk of a sponsorship commitment falling apart mid-process.
Verify your role qualifies before applying
Review the O*NET occupation profile for Logistics Operations Specialists to confirm the duties your employer will advertise align with DOL's occupational definition. Mismatches between the job description and O*NET task lists are a common source of PERM audit triggers.
Negotiate sponsorship commitment into your offer
Get the employer's intent to file PERM written into your offer letter or employment agreement before you resign from another position. Verbal assurances aren't binding, and PERM timelines spanning one to three years make written documentation of the commitment essential.
Check the prevailing wage tier your role falls under
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your specific work location before salary negotiations. PERM requires the employer to pay at least the DOL-determined prevailing wage, and your offered salary must meet that threshold or the labor certification will fail.
Understand how priority dates affect your timeline
If you're a national of India or China, your EB-2 or EB-3 priority date determines when USCIS can approve your I-485. Check the monthly Visa Bulletin to track your category's cutoff date and plan your I-140 filing strategy around your realistic adjustment timeline.
Green Card Logistics Operations Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Logistics Operations Specialist qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes, depending on your credentials. EB-3 skilled worker covers candidates with at least two years of qualifying logistics experience, even without a bachelor's degree. EB-2 applies if your role requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in a related field. Your employer selects the category when filing PERM.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary status. The process starts with PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, which requires a prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test proving no qualified U.S. workers were available. H-1B visa involves an LCA and a lottery; employment-based green cards involve neither. Processing spans years, not months.
How do I find logistics employers willing to sponsor a green card?
Search Migrate Mate for logistics and supply chain companies with verified PERM filing histories. Employers who have sponsored before have established relationships with immigration counsel and understand the multi-year commitment PERM requires, making them far more likely to follow through than companies encountering the process for the first time.
What happens to my green card sponsorship if I change logistics jobs mid-process?
AC21 job portability lets you change employers once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupation. If you change jobs before that threshold, you generally need a new PERM filing. Your approved I-140 priority date can carry over to a new employer's petition once the original I-140 was approved.
What does the PERM recruitment test require for a Logistics Operations Specialist role?
PERM requires your employer to run a formal recruitment campaign in DOL-prescribed formats, including job postings, newspaper advertisements, and internal notices, over a set period. The employer must document that no minimally qualified U.S. workers applied or that those who did were lawfully rejected. The job requirements advertised must match what USCIS will later see in the I-140 petition.