Vaccine Production Technologist — GMP & Continuous Improvement

MSD Australia & New Zealand; Bendigo; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD Australia & New Zealand in Bendigo, VIC, is seeking a Production Technologist to support the manufacture of media, antigen and final vaccine material. You will work on the production floor under GMP guidelines, reporting to the Line Lead.

The role emphasizes hands-on manufacturing, equipment readiness, and adherence to quality systems within a global animal health portfolio. Collaboration and problem solving are key to success.

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated or manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor of Science or equivalent 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.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Audit trails

Computer literacy

Document management

Ethical standards

GMP operations

Good Manufacturing Practices

Laboratory processes

Manufacturing quality control

Operational compliance

Pharmaceutical manufacturing

Procedure adherence

SOP writing

Vaccine production

Education

Bachelor of Science or equivalent

Job description

MSD Australia & New Zealand in Bendigo, VIC, is seeking a Production Technologist to support the manufacture of media, antigen and final vaccine material. You will work on the production floor under GMP guidelines, reporting to the Line Lead.

The role emphasizes hands-on manufacturing, equipment readiness, and adherence to quality systems within a global animal health portfolio. Collaboration and problem solving are key to success.