Senior Technician, Quality Control

MSD•Elkhorn, NE

1d•$59,100 - $93,000•Onsite

About The Position

Our Quality Assurance group ensures every single material inside our products is manufactured, processed, tested, packaged, stored, and distributed aligned with our incredibly high standards of quality and meets all regulatory requirements. Partnering across our internal manufacturing facilities, external contract manufacturers and suppliers we create an interdependent global manufacturing network committed to deliver a compliant, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time, across the globe.

Requirements

Lab experience in a biological/virology testing lab setting,
Experience with Virus Titration, Bacterial Titration, and ELISA testing concepts and principles
Ability to work successfully in a team-oriented environment and coordinate multiple projects.
Ability to effectively follow procedural guidelines.
Strong computer skills with excellent communication and writing skills.
Analytical Method Development
Analytical Method Transfer
Animal Husbandry
Bioburden Testing
Chemical Analysis
ELISA Techniques
Environmental Monitoring
Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
Microbial Assays
Microbiological Analysis
Process Improvements
Sample Testing
Stability Testing
Teamwork
Wet Chemistry

Nice To Haves

Three (3) or more years of experience in an animal health biologic laboratory setting.
Ability to troubleshoot assay issues and perform investigations with a solid scientific foundation.
Ability to successfully assume/complete additional technical responsibilities with little supervision.
Knowledge of aseptic techniques and a working knowledge of cGMP.

Responsibilities

Focus on Safety First, Quality Always to maintain a compliant site
Ensure activities are completed by agreed upon timelines
Supports execution of local QC routine virological testing and other testing as assigned by QC manager.
Assist with the validation of QC methods as needed.
Create and/or update Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for QC
Author, Review and/or approve protocols.
Author, Review and/or approve reports to local QA or to the USDA
Assist with QC testing to meet internal and external customer needs
Prepares periodic project updates and participates in conference calls and meetings
Supports identification and application of new technologies (innovation) as assigned