Merck KGaA Posted September 8, 2026

Research Technician Midweek/Mid-shift

Carlsbad, California, United States FULL_TIME
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About this opportunity

Work Your Magic with us!  Start your next chapter and join EMD Electronics.

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.

Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role:

The Research technician will be a part of the Small Volume Manufacturing team in Carlsbad supporting small scale manufacturing process and the experimental products. The Small Volume team works closely with the R&D, M4Ward, Quality Control and Engineering teams.  The Small Volume teams works to scale up production from R&D and assist in transitioning production to high volume scale up as needed.

Chemical purification

Chemical sampling

Chemical packaging

Vessel cleaning and break down

Maintain a clean and efficient lab environment

Maintain a current chemical inventory

Equipment maintenance

Physical Attributes:

Wearing full face air-purifying respirator and other PPE

Lifting to 50 pounds

Standing, sitting, or walking for up to 8 hours

Raising arms up to and possibly above 90-degree angle

This is a Mid-Shift position: Tuesday-Saturday Hours operations 1pm-9:30pm

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

1+ years’ experience handling chemicals or chemical containers

High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry or other science discipline

Knowledge of P&ID’s

Prior chemistry lab experience handling acids and bases

Knowledge and experience performing small-scale purification and packaging of specialty chemicals

Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills

Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets and technical drawings

A strong focus on quality and safety

Experience using Microsoft suite including (Word, Excel, Access, SharePoint)

Experience using SAP and LIMS systems

Strong data analysis, attention-to-detail and organizational skills

Pay Range for this position: $23.00-$35.00 per hour.

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click  here .

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What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

Job details

Seniority
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Function
Other / Corporate Functions
Therapeutic area
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Location
Carlsbad, California, United States
Employment type
FULL_TIME

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