Senior Technician, Operations

Merck•Millsboro, DE

10d•$65,100 - $102,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Technician works in Manufacturing Operations at the Millsboro, Delaware Animal Health facility, supporting production teams that use cell culture, filling, and packaging technologies. The role performs advanced laboratory services across manufacturing areas while following Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, safety requirements, and company policies. Training and continued development are provided to strengthen job skills and product-related procedures. The Senior Technician operates manufacturing equipment and carries out manual and automated manufacturing processes, maintenance and support work, aseptic and non-aseptic procedures, product filling and packaging, recordkeeping, housekeeping, and facility decontamination. The position also addresses production and operational problems, monitors compliance and process deviations, and manages hazardous waste when trained and assigned. It includes planning laboratory assignments and projects, preparing reports, participating in committees, and training, mentoring, and assisting with supervision of team members. The role may involve varying hours, a rotating shift, and overtime based on business needs. Travel is not required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of laboratory or production experience; or an associate degree in Science or Engineering and at least 1 year of laboratory or production experience; or a bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend technical information and communicate it effectively to colleagues at various levels.
Ability to operate manufacturing equipment after training.
Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
Knowledge of reading, mathematics, and computer skills.
Ability to communicate and cooperate with other employees in a manufacturing environment.
Successful completion of a Physical Abilities Test.
Flexibility to work overtime, as required in manufacturing.

Nice To Haves

Experience in aseptic cleanroom behaviors.

Responsibilities

Operate a variety of manufacturing equipment and complete processes throughout the manufacturing cycle.
Perform manual and automated operations, general maintenance, and support functions.
Anticipate and solve complex production and operational problems.
Organize own time and the work of others, and supervise some work as needed.
Read, write, and communicate technical information effectively to colleagues at various levels.
Perform advanced mathematical calculations and conversions.
Maintain housekeeping in work areas and execute facility decontamination according to approved procedures.
Perform aseptic procedures, including media preparation, antigen inoculation and harvest, tissue culture preparation and harvest, and vaccine filling.
Perform non-aseptic procedures, including handling live poultry during tissue and waste harvesting.
Fill, label, cap, package, and inspect product.
Maintain concurrent records, including charts, log books, and other pertinent documentation.
Identify and address compliance, environmental, safety, and process deviations, and notify appropriate personnel.
Accumulate, label, and manage hazardous waste as appropriate to the work area, after completing required training.
Plan and implement daily and weekly laboratory assignments, special projects, and other tasks.
Attend required training classes, workshops, and meetings to improve job skills and product-related procedures.
Demonstrate safe work habits and comply with safety and company policies and procedures.
Train, mentor, and assist with supervision of other manufacturing team members.
Assist with weekly reports as assigned and serve on safety, quality, or other committees when applicable.
Act as a team leader and facilitator to resolve team conflicts.
Ensure written procedures are followed, team members work safely, and facilities and equipment are properly maintained.
Participate in special projects as assigned.