Job Details
Merck & Co, Inc
Associate Production Technician, Operations
Job Description
Subject to applicable law, all prospective hires will be required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or intend to be vaccinated for COVID-19 by November 1, 2021, or qualify for a medical or religious accommodation to this vaccination requirement. Hired candidates who are not vaccinated by November 1, 2021, and who have not been approved for a legally-required medical or religious accommodation will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment, in accordance with applicable law.
Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset striving for continuous improvement. We work in the local plant connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.
The Maurice R. Hilleman Center for Vaccine Manufacturing is located in Durham, NC. This state-of-the-art facility established in 2004, manufactures our Company lifesaving vaccines in bulk and finished forms. Due to the importance of this facility in the Vaccine Manufacturing network, the facility has seen rapid growth in production volumes and new employees over the last several years; currently Durham employs 1,000+ people. Our Company has an expansive vaccines portfolio and an exciting pipeline of human health vaccine candidates. This position will be part of a start-up team/facility manufacturing organization that brings these vaccines to people around the world.
The Associate Production Technician supports the manufacturing process through hands-on media preparation, cell culture, bioreactor usage and/or purification, product inspection as well as other production-related activities. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for recent university graduates or experienced individuals that are interested in working in vaccine production and manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities
Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plan; receives guidance from manager
Aseptic practice and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) adherence
Works in a team environment to accomplish departmental goals
Ability to direct own work through leadership
Drives safety procedures
Working in conjunction with all appropriate personnel, performs manual and/or automated operations, general maintenance and support functions necessary for the production of bulk drug substance
Serves on safety, quality and other committees, if applicable
Provides all documentation and clerical functions necessary to allow proper accountability and traceability of product
Maintains, inventories, and transports all required equipment, materials, supplies and products | Ensures shipment criteria and timely availability and delivery
Conducts housekeeping in all work areas | Executes facility decontamination according to approved procedures
Initiates sampling/in-process testing supporting the manufacturing and validation process for current process as well as developmental work for new products/processes
Identifies and addresses compliance, environmental, safety, and process deviations as appropriate while notifying appropriate personnel
Maintains, cleans and prepares equipment used in vaccine production
Schedules and performs environmental monitoring during processing and records results in the computerized database system
Provides timely delivery of sample and other materials to appropriate laboratories, coordinating with Quality and Logistics
Attends and actively participates in HAZOPS, waste walkthroughs, 5S, kaizen events, or any other operations, lean six-sigma, quality, safety or environmental training/initiatives
Education Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience and Skills
Required
May be required to work in Grade C/D gowning environment to perform job duties
Able to lift 50 lbs.
Computer literacy in MS Office, Word, Outlook, and Excel
Preferred
BioWorks Certificate (working in an FDA regulated industry)
Shift and Hours
Day shift schedule 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM, 2-2-3 rotating schedule including weekends and holidays
Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is dedicated to being the most trusted supplier of bio-pharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create a reliable global manufacturing network that’s devoted to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.
Who we are …
We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.
What we look for …
In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.
Invent. Impact. Inspire.
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15Requisition ID:R118850