Vaccine Manufacturing Specialist

MSD Malaysia; Bendigo; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD Malaysia in Bendigo, VIC, is seeking a Production Technologist to support vaccine material manufacture. This hands-on role focuses on media, antigen and final product processes within a GMP framework, reporting to the Line Lead.

You will contribute to production planning, batch documentation, CAPA, and continuous improvement while ensuring safety and quality. Prior GMP exposure and a science degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Bachelor of Science or equivalent qualification advantageous.
• Understanding of GMP and quality systems.
• Basic computer skills, including Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of aseptic processes and GMP behaviours.
• Basic maths skills and exposure to data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing activities for intermediates and final vaccine material.
• Prepare, stage, use and maintain mechanical and laboratory equipment.
• Ensure materials and equipment are available and within date prior to manufacture.
• Support production planning, batch documentation and schedule adherence.
• Assist with maintenance and validation activities to minimise downtime.
• Conduct batch record review and verification, including timely BPR corrections.
• Support cycle counts, inventory accuracy and SAP master data review.
• Follow SOPs and maintain Good Documentation Practices.
• Contribute to hazard and near miss identification, incident investigations and CAPA.
• Participate in Safe by Choice discussions and model inclusive behaviours.
• Support compliance audits, event investigations, change management and environmental monitoring.
• Maintain good housekeeping and ensure equipment is fit for purpose and safe to use.
• Support adherence to relevant quality standards and manufacturing requirements.
• Apply MPS tools and methodologies to support investigations and CAPA implementation.
• Contribute to technical process advancement and growth strategies in Production.
• Participate in Site Tier communication processes and cross-functional tier meetings.
• Support cost mitigation and innovation initiatives that improve manufacturing performance.
• Participate in competency‑based training, priority setting and development planning.
• Escalate issues that may impact the production schedule.
• Coordinate activities during periods of leave or offsite work where required.
• Raise purchase requisitions and manage limit orders as needed.
• Perform SAP transactions within required timeframes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

GMP knowledge

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor of Science

Tools

SAP

Job description

MSD Malaysia in Bendigo, VIC, is seeking a Production Technologist to support vaccine material manufacture. This hands-on role focuses on media, antigen and final product processes within a GMP framework, reporting to the Line Lead.

You will contribute to production planning, batch documentation, CAPA, and continuous improvement while ensuring safety and quality. Prior GMP exposure and a science degree are preferred.