Night Shift Vaccine Production Technician

MSD; North East; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD in the United Kingdom is seeking an Associate Production Technician for vaccine manufacturing on a 12.5-hour night shift (6:00 PM–6:30 AM) on a 2-2-3 rotation. You will support aseptic processing, perform equipment operations, and maintain documentation for traceability.

You will work in a self-directed team, ensuring safety, quality, and environmental standards while contributing to manufacturing goals and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Willingness to work 12-hour night shift on 2-2-3 schedule, including weekends/holidays.
• Must pass aseptic gowning qualification (covering skin/hair).</br>Must lift 50 lbs.
• Willing to be vaccinated/blood tested for titers if needed.
• Willing to work various shifts and use respirator as needed.
• Basic computer literacy (internet, e-mail, word processing).
• Some roles may require exposure to a respirator/air purification system.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and automated vaccine manufacturing processing.
• Document all activities for traceability and accountability.
• Move, inventories, and transport equipment, materials, and products needed for processing.
• Operate process equipment (washers, autoclaves, vial fillers, lyophilizers, capper/inspectors).
• Assist in equipment troubleshooting.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation per procedures.
• Complete in-process testing and support validation/development activities.
• Identify and escalate deviations related to safety, quality, and processes.

Skills

Aseptic Handling

Autoclaves

Chemical Plant Operations

Computer Literacy

GMP

Information Technology (IT)

Manufacturing Operations

Process Equipment

Safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Washer

Autoclave

Lyophilizer

Vial Filler

Capping/Inspect Machines

Job description

MSD in the United Kingdom is seeking an Associate Production Technician for vaccine manufacturing on a 12.5-hour night shift (6:00 PM–6:30 AM) on a 2-2-3 rotation. You will support aseptic processing, perform equipment operations, and maintain documentation for traceability.

You will work in a self-directed team, ensuring safety, quality, and environmental standards while contributing to manufacturing goals and continuous improvement initiatives.