Senior Technician, Quality Control

Merck & Co. • Millsboro, DE

76d • Onsite

About The Position

A Senior Laboratory Technician, Quality Control/Senior QC Lab Tech is responsible for performing advanced laboratory procedures independently for the testing of veterinary biologicals according to strict government and company-imposed guidelines. Technicians may work with a variety of technical equipment while completing Quality Testing. At all times technicians must follow Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and adhere to all safety and company policies, performing duties assigned by department management. A Senior QC Lab Tech must possess thorough knowledge of the underlying principles used in testing procedures and understand the material being evaluated, i.e. virus, bacteria, cell line, etc.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent plus four (4) years of relevant experience required.
• Experience with analytical instrumentation.
• Experience with microscopic analysis and microbiological assays.
• Experience with wet chemistry methods.
• Proven analytical aptitude and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good Documentation Practices.
• Pipetting.
• Weighing.
• Troubleshoot / Problem solving beyond method defined action.
• Good Communication.
• Familiar with good laboratory techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in a science plus two (2) years of experience OR Bachelor's degree in the sciences preferred.
• In-depth working knowledge and application of GMPs/GLPs.
• Knowledge of USP and EP monographs.
• Experience working with Cell Culture in biological operations or testing setting.
• Experience in use of root cause analysis tools.
• Experience using SAP.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates, at all times, safe work habits and maintains a safe work environment.
• Understands and complies with all safety and company policies and procedures.
• Perform testing methods using various types of cell culture, substrates, and viruses, per Quality Control Procedures.
• Manage raw material schedule and perform inspection and release of raw materials in SAP.
• Write laboratory investigations as needed.
• Perform troubleshooting of test methods, with the ability to evaluate and implement new procedures.
• Maintain and evaluate the sequential analysis of the testing standards used in the area of the assignment.
• Performs data review.
• Clean work areas including floors, walls, tables, etc.
• Equipment set-up and operations.
• Concurrent record keeping including charts, logbooks, and all pertinent documentation.
• Report all unusual, non-routine occurrences when performing tasks.
• Perform more advanced mathematical calculations, conversions and formulations.
• Responsible for waste accumulation, labeling and management of hazardous, universal and/or infectious wastes.
• Participation in project teams and/or complete design of special projects.
• Train others on methods and procedures.
• Effectively interacts with co-workers and others as needed. Demonstrates teamwork within own group and other internal groups.

What This Job Offers

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