Associate Production Technician

MSD Malaysia; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration and benefits

Job summary

MSD Malaysia in Upper Hutt, New Zealand seeks an Associate Production Technician to operate in a regulated manufacturing environment, producing antigen and/or vaccine to schedule. You will work with the team to ensure quality, safety and continuous improvement, document processes and participate in problem solving and shift rosters.

The role emphasizes adherence to SOPs, batch records and GMP, with opportunities to train temporary staff and contribute to deviations investigations, enhancing

Qualifications

• Team player with strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong planning skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Good math and English competency.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture antigen and/or vaccine to required standards and production schedules.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver technical area targets.
• Document tasks in batch records and logbooks per Good Documentation Practice.
• Identify and implement process improvements and corrective actions.
• Assist with deviation investigations as required.

Skills

Team player

Regulated environment experience

Planning skills

English proficiency

Manufacturing experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Description Associate Production Technician Permanent full-time role with competitive remuneration and benefits Based In Upper Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand

Work in a regulated manufacturing environment supporting the delivery of antigen and/or vaccine production

Be part of a collaborative team focused on quality, safety and continuous improvement

As an Associate Production Technician, you will play a key role in manufacturing antigen and/or vaccine to required standards and according to set production schedules. You will work closely with stakeholders across the team to support operational performance, problem solving, documentation and process improvement.

What You Will Do

• Leadership and Collaboration
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver on technical area targets
• Anticipate and solve production and operational problems
• Challenge processes and procedures to identify quality, safety, cost and process improvements
• Participate in Tier 1, On-Point and 8-Step Problem Solving activities
• Communicate effectively to ensure alignment and collaboration within the team
• Production and Operations
• Manufacture antigen and/or vaccine to required standards and production schedules
• Participate in the shift roster applicable to your area
• Operate equipment in accordance with SOPs
• Perform tasks and processes in accordance with SOPs
• Maintain good housekeeping
• Plan daily workload
• Work in the area of greatest need to achieve schedules
• Ensure best practice cleaning, preparation and sterilisation standards are maintained and discards are minimised
• Documentation and Compliance
• Document all tasks in batch records, worksheets and logbooks in accordance with Good Documentation Practice
• Assist with deviation investigations as required
• Use process knowledge and problem-solving techniques to identify and mitigate potential deviations
• Identify, implement and support corrective and preventative actions
• Author or review assigned SOPs and documentation within required timeframes
• Effectively train temporary contractors to help reduce deviations
• Communication and Team Support
• Communicate clearly and in a timely manner with team members and other IPT/COE groups to ensure the smooth flow of product, samples and documentation

What You Must Have

• Team player with strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Strong planning skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Good math and English competency
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, with SAP preferred

What You Can Expect

• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful production outcomes in a regulated environment
• A collaborative team culture with a strong focus on quality and continuous improvement
• Support to develop your technical skills and grow in your role

Required Skills

• Adverse Event Reporting System
• Buffer Preparation
• Fermentation Process Development
• Fermentation Tanks
• Filtering Equipment
• Machinery Operation
• Manufacturing Documentation
• Media Preparation
• Process Control
• Production Scheduling
• Purification Methods
• Safety Practices
• Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing

Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: No relocation

VISA Sponsorship: No

Travel Requirements: No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable

Shift: Not Indicated

Valid Driving License: No

Hazardous Material(s): N/A

Job Posting End Date: 09/1/2026

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.