Manufacturing Technician I

MSD Careers • Gaithersburg, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Production role in consumables, kit or reagent manufacturing responsible for meeting production schedules in a fast-paced, high throughput industrial setting. This may include the production of coated plates, chemical buffers, and biological diluents/reagents and/or assembled kits for customer order fulfillment. Some degree of professional latitude, creativity and self-management is expected.

Requirements

• High School diploma required
• Aptitude for learning and adhering to standard laboratory techniques and safety precautions
• Understand scientific fundamentals and analytical background
• Ability to learn additional software applications/tools
• Mechanical aptitude including equipment troubleshooting
• Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills
• Effectively communicate issues/problems and results that impact timelines, accuracy and reliability of data
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Ability to multi-task and work productively in a demanding manufacturing environment with changing priorities

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Operate automated equipment used to perform and produce biological assays and/or reagents
• Contribute to process improvement, assay and process development for manufacturing
• Complete appropriate documentation to support process and production procedures including data capture, forms, logbooks, and inventory batch records
• Daily maintenance and documentation of all production equipment
• Participation in general laboratory maintenance including maintaining laboratory cleanliness, supplies and equipment
• Maintain physical inventory by processing/aliquotting/vialing/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 of personal protective equipment
• May manufacture custom and/or prototype requests for customers
• May occasionally handle BSL2 reagents

Benefits

• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• prescription benefits
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• flexible spending accounts
• company-paid short-term disability insurance
• company-paid long-term disability insurance
• group life insurance
• accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• paid vacation
• paid sick leave
• 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

What This Job Offers

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