Senior Operations Technician (TCP)

Merck•Millsboro, DE

7d•Onsite

About The Position

For over 130 years, we have pioneered groundbreaking science. Today, we are driven by continuous innovation to develop breakthrough medicines, vaccines and technology. Rooted in direct experience on the farm and in the clinic, we work hand in hand with our customers every step of the way. Our singular focus is to empower those who care for animals, helping them manage their vital responsibility with confidence. Because when it comes to animal health, no one sees it like we do. 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 linked to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products. Our Animal Health team offers veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the widest range of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services. The Millsboro, DE Animal Health facility is located in Sussex County, DE, within the Salisbury, MD-DE Metropolitan Area. Millsboro is situated at the first point on the Indian River and is conveniently located 20 minutes from the beautiful Delaware beaches and 40 minutes from Ocean City, MD. Millsboro is rich in culture and is home to the Nanticoke Indian Tribe. Free concerts in the park, the outdoor farmer’s markets, dining at the many restaurants, antique and vintage shopping and boating are just some of the many ways people enjoy life in this quaint river town. We are looking for talented individuals to join our Production teams using key technologies for cell culture, filling and packaging. Join us and experience our culture first-hand - one of strong ethics and integrity, diversified experiences, and a passion for improving animal health. Our company, consistently cited as a great place to work, discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of vaccines and medicines to address unmet medical needs.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED with minimum of 2 years of laboratory or production experience OR Associates degree in Science or Engineering with a minimum of 1 year laboratory or production experience OR Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering
Must have the ability to read, write and comprehend technical information and to effectively impart information to colleagues at various levels
Ability to operate manufacturing equipment with training
Strong attention to detail and documentation skills are required
Knowledge of reading, mathematics and computer skills are required.
Ability to communicate and work in cooperation with other employees in a manufacturing environment.
Successful completion of a Physical Abilities Test.
Experience in Aseptic clean room behaviors preferred

Responsibilities

Work with a variety of manufacturing equipment while completing processes throughout the manufacturing cycle
Performs manual and/or automated operations, general maintenance and support functions
Anticipates and solves complex production/operational problems
Organizes own time and that of others and may supervise some work of others
Read, write and comprehend technical information and to effectively impart information to colleagues at various levels
Perform more advanced mathematical calculations and conversions
Housekeeping in all work areas | Executes facility decontamination according to approved procedures
Performing aseptic procedures including media preparation, antigen inoculation and harvest, tissue culture preparation and harvest, filling vaccines, etc.
Performing non-aseptic procedures including handling of live poultry in the process of harvesting tissue and waste.
Filling, labeling, capping, packaging, and inspecting product.
Concurrent record keeping including charts, log books, and all pertinent documentation.
Identifies and addresses compliance, environmental, safety, and process deviations as appropriate while notifying appropriate personnel
Accountable for accumulation, labeling and management of hazardous wastes, as appropriate to their area, providing they are properly trained prior to assignment.
Planning and implementing daily and weekly laboratory assignments as well as special projects and other tasks
Attend training classes, workshops, meetings, etc., as required to improve job skills and product-related procedures.
Demonstrates, at all times, safe work habits and maintains a safe work environment. Comprehends and complies with all safety and company policies and procedures.
Train, mentor and assist in supervision of other team members within the manufacturing group.
Assist in weekly reports as assigned.
Serves on safety, quality and other committees, if applicable.
Assist with the direction of others by: Having accountability as a team leader, Acting as a facilitator to resolve conflicts within a team., Ensuring written procedures are being followed, Ensuring safety of team members, Ensuring facility and equipment are properly maintained, Participating in special projects as assigned