Day Shift GMP Manufacturing Operations Technician

Merck; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 49,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement benefits

Paid holidays, vacation, sick days

Job summary

Merck Animal Health in De Soto, Kansas seeks an Operations Technician to support antigen production operations with a focus on safety, quality and regulatory compliance. You will assist with process work, sampling, documentation, and training to uphold cGMP standards.

You will work on a 1st shift (Mon–Fri, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM) with occasional weekends, contributing to continuous improvement, accurate record-keeping, and teamwork across manufacturing activities in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• BSc degree preferred with experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of GMP in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Models Company leadership principles and inclusive behaviors.
• Provides coaching and supports skills development and process capabilities within their team.
• Supports effective feedback and coaching within the team during the Performance Management cycle.
• Providing appropriate task-based training.
• Safety Compliance.
• Demonstrates a strong compliance mind-set (EHS and Quality) and continuously sets a high standard for themselves and others.
• Follows safe operating instructions for all tasks and equipment.
• Ensures that the right tools and equipment specified for the task are available and utilized.
• Ensures that the correct personal protective equipment required is available and utilized.
• Follow up any reported defects or workplace hazards immediately.
• Report all accidents, incidents and near misses within 24 hours and to participate in investigation and identification of effective corrective and preventative actions

Skills

Analytical Problem Solving

Computer Literacy

Data Entry

Equipment Maintenance

GMP Documentation

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Manufacturing Documentation

Manufacturing Operations

Manufacturing Quality Control

Media Preparation

Process Improvements

Regulatory Compliance

Safety Practices

SOP Writing

Sterilizing Equipment

Education

High School Diploma

BSc Degree in a relevant scientific discipline plus experience in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Tools

SAP

Job description

Merck Animal Health in De Soto, Kansas seeks an Operations Technician to support antigen production operations with a focus on safety, quality and regulatory compliance. You will assist with process work, sampling, documentation, and training to uphold cGMP standards.

You will work on a 1st shift (Mon–Fri, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM) with occasional weekends, contributing to continuous improvement, accurate record-keeping, and teamwork across manufacturing activities in a regulated environment.