Associate Technician, Operations

MSD • Durham, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This role supports manufacturing operations at the Maurice R. Hilleman Center for Vaccine Manufacturing in Durham, North Carolina, a facility that manufactures vaccines in bulk and finished forms. The position works across production activities with a safety-first, quality-focused mindset and contributes to the manufacture of materials while supporting continuous improvement.

The technician performs manual and automated production operations, maintenance and support functions; maintains production documentation and product traceability; manages equipment, materials, supplies and products; and carries out housekeeping, decontamination, equipment cleaning and preparation. The role also supports sampling and in-process testing, delivers samples and other materials to laboratories in coordination with Quality and Logistics, and maintains required training status. The opening is for all shifts, and the schedule may include nights, holidays and every other weekend.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or higher.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with GMP gowning for required classifications as needed for the role.
• Must be willing and able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be willing to work shift schedules (2-2-3), which may include every other weekend, night shifts and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Bioworks Certificate or associate degree in science or a related field.
• Experience with on-the-floor cGMP manufacturing and familiarity with regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support production activities in the manufacture of material.
• Perform manual and automated operations, general maintenance and other production support functions in conjunction with appropriate personnel.
• Provide and/or author documentation and perform clerical functions required for product accountability and traceability.
• Maintain, inventory and transport required equipment, materials, supplies and products.
• Perform housekeeping in all work areas.
• Execute facility decontamination according to procedures.
• Maintain, clean and prepare production equipment.
• Perform sampling and in-process testing supporting manufacturing and validation of the current process.
• Deliver samples and other materials to appropriate laboratories in a timely manner, coordinating with Quality and Logistics as required.
• Maintain personal training status.
• Attend and actively participate in HAZOPS, waste walkthroughs, 5S, kaizen events and other required operations, lean six-sigma, quality, safety or environmental training and initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision healthcare and other insurance benefits for employees and family.
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k).
• Paid holidays.
• Vacation.
• Compassionate and sick days.
• Eligible for an annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED