Operations Technician - 2nd shift

MSD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset striving for continuous improvement. We work in the local plant connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products. 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. 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. Duties include but are not limited to: 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. This will be a second shift position, Monday - Friday 1PM-09:30PM.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED required
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.
Accountability
Analytical Problem Solving
Aseptic Technique
Biological Manufacturing
Biological Sciences
Biomanufacturing
Biotechnology
Cell Cultures
Clean Room Environment
Cleanroom Gowning
Communication
Computer Literacy
Global Manufacturing
GMP Operations
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Healthcare Innovation
Laboratory Processes
Machinery Operation
Mammalian Cell Culture
Manufacturing Quality Control
Mechanical Equipment Maintenance
Microbiology
Operations Management
Packaging Operations

Nice To Haves

Associates degree or Bachelor’s degree in Biology/Microbiology or related field preferred.
Working knowledge of cGMP.
Working knowledge of aseptic technique.
Working knowledge of fermentation and fermentation vessels.
2+ years manufacturing work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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.