Operations Technician (Monday - Friday: 6:30am - 3pm)

Merck • Worthington, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.

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.

What This Job Offers

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