Quality Control Technician

Merck & Co. • Omaha, NE

267d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Technician position is available at our Animal Health facility in Elkhorn, Nebraska, located on the West end of Omaha. Under general supervision, this position assists professional laboratory personnel by performing routine test media preparation, test sample distribution, laboratory equipment cleaning/sterilization, instrument calibrations, laboratory notebook maintenance and other duties as assigned by QC Manager. Reviews internal documents against regulatory requirements for accuracy and compliance. The equipment used includes but is not limited to microscopes, centrifuges, dry ovens, pipettes, pipette aids, syringes, laminar flow hoods, balances, autoclaves, freezers, coolers, liquid nitrogen, etc.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Formal education in a technical-scientific discipline preferred.
• Ability to work successfully in a team-oriented environment and coordinate multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively follow procedural guidelines with strong attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills with excellent communication and writing skills.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of experience in a biologic laboratory setting.
• Ability to support the troubleshooting of assay issues with a solid scientific foundation.
• Ability to successfully assume/complete additional technical responsibilities with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional laboratory personnel by performing routine test media preparation.
• Distribute test samples.
• Clean and sterilize laboratory equipment.
• Perform instrument calibrations.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks.
• Review internal documents for accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED