Operations Technician (Monday - Friday: 6:30am - 3pm) at Merck in USA - Minnesota - Worthington

Job description

• For over 130 years, we have pioneered groundbreaking science. Today, we are driven by continuous innovation to develop breakthrough medicines, vaccines and technology. Rooted in direct experience on the farm and in the clinic, we work hand in hand with our customers every step of the way.
• Our singular focus is to empower those who care for animals, helping them manage their vital responsibility with confidence. Because when it comes to animal health, no one sees it like we do.
• The Technician position is available at our Animal Health facility in Worthington, Minnesota. The Worthington facility is expanding operations to manufacture vaccines for large and companion animals. Leveraging an experienced and innovative team environment, the key technologies at the site are biologics production using fermentation and cell culture platforms and filling and freeze-drying.

Responsibilities

• This position will help with the preparation of intermediate components (media solutions, working seed stocks and bacterial antigens), and the downstream processing of the intermediate components.
• Position prepares media, operates fermentation vessels, and performs necessary cleaning/disinfecting of equipment and laboratories.
• Position works in a clean, aseptic environment (cleanroom environment).
• Written SOPs and Outlines of Production must be followed.
• Position must comprehend and comply with cGMP guidelines and complete and review documentation for accuracy and completeness.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED required; Associates degree or Bachelor’s degree in Biology/Microbiology or related field preferred.
• Good communication skills and ability to work well with others.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
• Successful completion of a Physical Abilities Test.
• Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Problem Solving, Biological Manufacturing, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Cell Cultures, Cleanroom Gowning, Computer Literacy, Disease Prevention, Downstream Processing, Driving Continuous Improvement, Global Manufacturing, GMP Operations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Laboratory Processes, Machinery Operation, Mammalian Cell Culture, Manufacturing Quality Control, Microbiological Cultures, Microbiology, Microsoft Office, Packaging Operations, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Primary Cell Culture, Production Scheduling {+ 2 more}
• Working knowledge of cGMP.
• Working knowledge of aseptic technique.
• Working knowledge of fermentation and fermentation vessels.
• 2+ years manufacturing work experience preferred.
• Current Employees apply HERE
• Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

Skills

Required

• Good communication skills
• Ability to work well with others
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Biological Manufacturing
• Biopharmaceutical Industry
• Cell Cultures
• Cleanroom Gowning
• Computer Literacy
• Disease Prevention
• Downstream Processing
• Driving Continuous Improvement
• Global Manufacturing

Preferred

• Working knowledge of cGMP
• Working knowledge of aseptic technique