Senior Operations Technician, Cell Culture

MSD • De Soto, KS

4d • $59,100 - $93,000 • 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. We are recruiting for a Senior Operations Technician position. The Senior Operations Technician, in conjunction with the execution routine production activities, will primarily support the team by driving completion of process work, sampling, documentation, material transfers, and assisting with training. The Senior Operations Technician also supports continuous improvement, transfer of new products, and may assist with deviations and change management. The basic purpose of this position is to provide expert support for our Company Animal Health antigen production operations at our site in De Soto, Kansas. This position provides technical and operations support to ensure that manufacturing schedules are met in a compliant manner with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include that antigen products specifications are met prior to release for compliance to product Outlines, United States Department of Agriculture 9 Code of Federal Regulations, and cGMP. The scope of support includes every manufacturing stage from raw materials through final antigen product.

Requirements

• High School Diploma plus three (3)+ years of experience working in a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing role
• Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices demonstrated within applicable manufacturing environment
• Efficient and effective attention to detail, achieve consistent error-free implementation of daily job assignments and complete documentation using Good Documentation Practices and be able to identify opportunities for process improvement and employ basic problem-solving skill
• Principled verbal and written communications
• Follow and comply with Manufacturing Directions, Standard Operating Procedures, Company/Corporate/Regulatory Policies
• Demonstrate basic skills in effective time management to meet given deadlines and complete basic laboratory procedures
• Ability to work effectively with team members and show initiative to assist others on the team
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience using quality improvement tools and continuous improvement processes and site quality metrics
• Knowledge of system-controlled material usage through ERP environments such as SAP

Nice To Haves

• BSc Degree in a relevant scientific discipline plus experience working within a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing role
• Degree in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Immunology or similar
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment and using large scale filtration and separation techniques
• Knowledge of aseptic processes used in manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Models Company leadership principles and inclusive behaviors
• Provides coaching and supports skills development and process capabilities within their team
• Supports effective feedback and coaching within the team during the Performance Management cycle
• Providing appropriate task-based training
• Demonstrates a strong compliance mind-set (EHS and Quality) and continuously sets a high standard for themselves and others
• Follows safe operating instructions for all tasks and equipment
• Ensures that the right tools and equipment specified for the task are available and utilized
• Ensures that the correct personal protective equipment required is available and utilized
• Follow up any reported defects or workplace hazards immediately
• Report all accidents, incidents and near misses within 24 hours and to participate in investigation and identification of effective corrective and preventative actions
• On-time completion of Quality compliance tasks in relation to Deviation, CAPA and Change Control management.
• Quality Assurance including cGMP, RFT and good documentation practices and provides coaching to others.
• Change Manager and Stakeholder for change management activities within Production.
• Supports the update, review and approval of GMP documentation including, but not limited to: SOP’s | MD’s | Qualification Protocols | New product/product transfer documentation
• Supports the Daily, Weekly and Monthly schedule adherence of production activities within their department
• Build and maintain strong collaborations with different stakeholders throughout the Site Operations such as BTS, Engineering, Quality and R&D
• Supports the Manufacturing Operations Teams in creating a culture of continuous improvement and leads by example
• Represents Manufacturing Operations in the execution of the project portfolio and improvement initiatives
• Supports initiatives for stabilizing and improving production processes
• Assures effective application of Lean Six Sigma, Project Management and Change Management Tools
• Supports Manufacturing Operations key productivity metrics by investigating and solving operations issues with appropriate techniques and skills
• Contributing to a data driven decision making process and visualizing problems, progress and results
• Recognizes and investigates opportunities for financial savings

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days
• annual bonus
• long-term incentive

What This Job Offers

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