Senior Technician Operations Second Shift

Merck•Durham, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make therapies for our patients. We work in the manufacturing plants with a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset, striving for continuous improvement, and earn our right to produce. We work in local plants connected to our global manufacturing network supplying the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products. This role is within a capital project start-up in Durham, North Carolina. The new facility will include end-to-end processing of drug substance, drug product, including biotech culture growth, harvest, lyophilization, product inspection, utilities, and warehouse. As the team finishes design and construction of the facility, the Senior Technician will play a critical role in supporting the Global Engineering Services team, partnering with internal stakeholders, and building the operations team who will take ownership of the facility. Members of the Operations team in this new and exciting facility will have the unique opportunity to give input in the design process, startup their areas, and lead the teams to full production. Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity, and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement, and teamwork. As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED or higher
At least two (2) years of GMP manufacturing/processing experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in Life Science or Engineering
Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills
Must be able to successfully pass and maintain aseptic gowning qualifications. Aseptic gowning requires that all skin and hair be covered through wearing the following: beard/mustache cover, hair net, hood and facemask, goggles, jumpsuit, gloves, and boots.
Computer literacy (internet browsers, e-mail, spreadsheets, word processing)
Must be willing and able to lift 50 lbs, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb ladders, and wear a respirator
This position is for second shift, Mon-Fri (2:00pm-10:30pm).
Successful completion of TB titer and Chest X-ray are required.

Nice To Haves

Minimum associate's degree in science or related field
Bioworks Certificate (working in an FDA or similar regulated industry)
Applicable mechanical and project management experience
Experience with automated systems (MES, SAP, DeltaV, or similar)
Experience with on-the-floor cGMP manufacturing and familiarity with regulatory requirements and Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a part of a team
Aseptic Behaviors
Aseptic Techniques & Manipulations
Pipetting
Work in Grade C/D environment
Experience with SAP, DeltaV, MES, and GLIMS
Media formulation and Weigh and Dispense knowledge
Component Preparation
Experience with autoclaves and parts washers
Writing/Updating SOPs

Responsibilities

Supports project team as operations expert through start-up, commissioning, qualification through licensure and ramp up of facility.
Author, review, and/or edit operations and technical documentation (Batch Records, SOPs, Job Aides, training, and engineering documents) to support project and future operations.
Identifies and addresses compliance, environmental, safety, and process deviations as appropriate while coordinating with appropriate personnel.
Actively participate in team meetings HAZOPS, waste walkthroughs, 5S, kaizen events, or any other operations, lean six-sigma, quality, safety or environmental training/initiatives as required.
Competent execution and ownership to meet production targets for area
Attending and escalation of concerns or needs at daily huddles and as needed
Cleaning, setup, operation and troubleshooting of equipment and facilities
Maintenance and transportation of consumable and material inventories
Maintenance of excellent recordkeeping and housekeeping
Drives culture of continuous improvement. Implements and raises ideas to increase success of group
Participates on and/or performs activities to support technical and OPEX functions such as Kaizen events, ad-hoc sampling, or protocol execution.
Maintains detailed knowledge of equipment and processes.
Identifies and addresses compliance, environmental, safety, and process deviations as appropriate while notifying appropriate personnel.