Operations Technician (Third Shift)

Merck • Worthington, MN

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.

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.
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Biological Manufacturing
• Biopharmaceutical Industry
• Cell Cultures
• Cleanroom Gowning
• Computer Literacy
• Disease Prevention
• Downstream Processing
• Driving Continuous Improvement
• Global Manufacturing
• GMP Operations
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Laboratory Processes
• Machinery Operation
• Mammalian Cell Culture
• Manufacturing Quality Control
• Microbiological Cultures
• Microbiology
• Microsoft Office
• Packaging Operations
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Pharmaceutical Microbiology
• Primary Cell Culture
• Production Scheduling

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