Production Technician

MSD Malaysia; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare leader is seeking a Production Technician for its Parasitic Vaccine Production team in Milton Keynes. The successful candidate will ensure the accurate blending and filling of vaccine products, while adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Key responsibilities include working in GMP environments, vessel cleaning, and completing production SAP tasks. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent attention to detail and have good communication skills in English. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative health solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience with GMP Graded environments (Grades D, C, B).
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures accurately.
• Cleanroom experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate blending and filling of products.
• Accurate record keeping and documentation.
• General housekeeping and cleaning of production areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good level of written and spoken English

Tools

GMP Compliance

Laboratory Information Management System

Job description

time left to apply End Date: July 29, 2025 (4 days left to apply)

job requisition id R357709

Job Description

We have an opportunity for a Production Technician to join our Parasitic Vaccine Production team in our company. The successful candidate will work with the team to ensure accurate and timely blending and filling of product, attention to detail is critical. All work must be performed in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

The majority of the work will be with a team but occasionally the candidate will need to work on their own.

It is essential that all batch paper work for the filled product, packing and dispatch is completed accurately and at the time of use.

Responsibilities:

• Working in GMP Graded environments, including Grade D, C and B and the use of Grade A Restricted Access Barrier Systems
• Chemical sterilization of antigens
• Vessel cleaning, sterilization and operation
• Set up and use of blending equipment and filling machine
• Equipment cleaning and preparation for autoclaving
• Defined routine maintenance and troubleshooting
• Accurate record keeping and documentation
• General housekeeping and cleaning of the production areas
• Completion of deviation investigations
• Performing periodic reviews of standard operating procedures
• Ownership of simple changes or tasks within the GMP change control and Corrective and Preventative Actions procedures
• On the job training demonstrations for new operators
• Completion of production SAP tasks for electronic record keeping
• Environmental monitoring and use of Laboratory Information Management System

Skills/Experience:

• Evidence of excellent attention to detail and ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Good level of written and spoken English

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Job Description

We have an opportunity for a Production Technician to join our Parasitic Vaccine Production team in our company. The successful candidate will work with the team to ensure accurate and timely blending and filling of product, attention to detail is critical. All work must be performed in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

The majority of the work will be with a team but occasionally the candidate will need to work on their own.

It is essential that all batch paper work for the filled product, packing and dispatch is completed accurately and at the time of use.

Responsibilities:

• Working in GMP Graded environments, including Grade D, C and B and the use of Grade A Restricted Access Barrier Systems
• Chemical sterilization of antigens
• Vessel cleaning, sterilization and operation
• Set up and use of blending equipment and filling machine
• Equipment cleaning and preparation for autoclaving
• Defined routine maintenance and troubleshooting
• Accurate record keeping and documentation
• General housekeeping and cleaning of the production areas
• Completion of deviation investigations
• Performing periodic reviews of standard operating procedures
• Ownership of simple changes or tasks within the GMP change control and Corrective and Preventative Actions procedures
• Input into department schedule
• On the job training demonstrations for new operators
• Participation in daily departmental planning meetings
• Completion of production SAP tasks for electronic record keeping
• Environmental monitoring and use of Laboratory Information Management System

Skills/Experience:

• Evidence of excellent attention to detail and ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Good level of written and spoken English
• Cleanroom experience desirable

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Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Problem Solving, Applied Engineering, Biological Manufacturing, Cleanroom Gowning, Computer Literacy, Ethylene Oxide Sterilizers, GMP Compliance, GMP Operations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Laboratory Informatics, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Laboratory Maintenance, Laboratory Processes, Machinery Operation, Management Process, Manufacturing Quality Control, Packaging Operations, Periodic Reviews, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Production Operations, Production Scheduling, Recordkeeping, Routine Maintenance, Shift Work {+ 4 more}

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

07/29/2025

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time left to apply End Date: August 1, 2025 (7 days left to apply)

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.