Vaccine Production Technologist — Quality & Growth Focus

MSD Australia & New Zealand; Bendigo; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD Australia & New Zealand is seeking a Production Technologist in Bendigo, VIC to support the manufacture of media, antigen and final vaccine material in line with GMP requirements. This hands-on role reports to the Line Lead within the Manufacturing Division.

You will perform manufacturing activities, manage equipment, assist with planning and documentation, and participate in CAPA and continuous improvement activities to minimize downtime and ensure schedule adherence.

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.

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 qualification

Job description

MSD Australia & New Zealand is seeking a Production Technologist in Bendigo, VIC to support the manufacture of media, antigen and final vaccine material in line with GMP requirements. This hands-on role reports to the Line Lead within the Manufacturing Division.

You will perform manufacturing activities, manage equipment, assist with planning and documentation, and participate in CAPA and continuous improvement activities to minimize downtime and ensure schedule adherence.