Operations Technician

MSD•Worthington, MN

13d•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.

Requirements

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.
Analytical Problem Solving
Biological Manufacturing
Cleanroom Gowning
Computer Literacy
GMP Operations
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Laboratory Processes
Machinery Operation
Manufacturing Quality Control
Packaging Operations
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Production Scheduling
Shift Work
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing
Vaccine Production

Nice To Haves

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, will work with fermentation vessels called Bellco's, and perform necessary cleaning/disinfecting of equipment and laboratories.
Position must comprehend and comply with cGMP guidelines and complete and review documentation for accuracy and completeness.