Assoc. Spclst, Engineering - Lab Operations, Vaccines and Advanced Biotechnologies Process Development

MSD • Upper Gwynedd Township, PA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The VAXPR&D department in West Point, PA is seeking a highly motivated individual for the Lab Operations team in support of our company's expanding vaccine pipeline. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining the various operational aspects of the process development laboratories. They will be part of a team that will work closely with process development teams to provide support in the areas of equipment, facilities, procurement, and safety. They are expected to work well in teams, including cross-functional collaboration with various support functions (e.g. maintenance, health services, asset recovery, shipping, safety, vendors).

Requirements

• BS in Biological Sciences or Engineering
• Minimum 2 years of experience in laboratory support operations for a scientific/technical environment (e.g. facilities, equipment)
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and balance long and short-term objectives
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Proficiency with MS Office suite of applications
• Demonstrated ability to streamline and innovate
• Materials management experience (procurement, storage, disposal, asset recovery)

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in MTrack, ProCal, LAMP, Ariba, iCAM, SAP, MEDS, myLearning, and COSMIC
• Proficient in troubleshooting equipment (e.g. tube labelers)
• Familiar with upstream and downstream processes and equipment (e.g. bioreactors, HPLC)

Responsibilities

• Supporting process development laboratories through routine operational functions
• Facilitating completion of work orders for routine equipment and facility maintenance in collaboration with both internal and external partners
• Ordering and maintaining inventory of equipment & consumables utilized across labs
• Onboarding new hires
• Managing annual safety and medical certifications for departmental staff

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level