Manufacturing Technician I

MSD Careers • Rockville, MD

25d

About The Position

This production role supports the manufacture of consumables, kits, and reagents while meeting production schedules in a fast-paced, high-throughput industrial setting. Products may include coated plates, chemical buffers, biological diluents or reagents, and assembled kits for customer orders. The role calls for some professional latitude, creativity, and self-management. Specific duties may vary by department.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Aptitude for learning and adhering to standard laboratory techniques and safety precautions.
• Understanding of scientific fundamentals and analytical background.
• Ability to learn additional software applications and tools.
• Mechanical aptitude, including equipment troubleshooting.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate issues, problems, and results that affect timelines, accuracy, and data reliability.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Ability to multitask and work productively in a demanding manufacturing environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to communicate and exchange information, use equipment necessary to perform the job, and frequently lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Prior manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Experience with MRP/ERP and JDE systems is preferred.
• Experience with cGMP and/or ISO certification is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated equipment used to produce biological assays and/or reagents.
• Contribute to process improvement and assay and process development for manufacturing.
• Complete documentation supporting production procedures, including data capture, forms, logbooks, and inventory batch records.
• Perform and document daily maintenance of production equipment.
• Participate in general laboratory maintenance, including maintaining cleanliness, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintain physical inventory by processing, aliquotting, vialing, and labeling materials.
• Prepare, maintain, and report raw material, reagent, and/or coated plate inventories.
• Participate in year-end physical inventory.
• Follow laboratory safety precautions and use personal protective equipment.
• May manufacture custom and/or prototype customer requests.
• May occasionally handle BSL2 reagents.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including prescription benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Paid vacation, paid sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Fitness club membership contribution.
• Pet insurance.
• Identity theft protection.
• Home and auto insurance discounts.
• Optional supplemental life insurance.
• Employees may qualify for a discretionary or non-discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

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