Biopharma Operations Technician: Fermentation (First Shift)

Biopharma Careers; Worthington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Worthington, MN, is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join the Animal Health facility.

You will prepare media, operate fermentation vessels, and handle downstream processing in a cleanroom environment while following SOPs and cGMP guidelines. The role supports vaccine production for large and companion animals, with a standard first shift (6:30 AM–3:00 PM) and overtime after training.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Biology/Microbiology or related field preferred.
• 2+ years manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare media and operate fermentation vessels.
• Work in a cleanroom environment and follow SOPs.
• Comply with cGMP and complete production documentation.

Skills

Analytical Problem Solving

Biopharmaceutical Industry

Cell Cultures

Microbiology

GMP Operations

Laboratory Processes

Microsoft Office

Fermentation

Downstream Processing

Cleanroom Gowning

Mammalian Cell Culture

Production Scheduling

Global Manufacturing

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Education

High School diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree in Biology/Microbiology

Associates degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Worthington, MN, is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join the Animal Health facility.

You will prepare media, operate fermentation vessels, and handle downstream processing in a cleanroom environment while following SOPs and cGMP guidelines. The role supports vaccine production for large and companion animals, with a standard first shift (6:30 AM–3:00 PM) and overtime after training.