Night Shift Vaccine Production Technician

Merck & Co.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement benefits

Paid holidays & vacation

Sick days

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Durham, NC is seeking an entry‑level Vaccine Manufacturing Facility Associate Production Technician for a 12.5‑hour night shift (6:00 PM–6:30 AM) on a 2-2-3 rotation.

You will support vaccine production, perform aseptic processing, and ensure GMP compliance within a self-directed team. The role entails hands-on processing, documentation, equipment handling, and participation in safety and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work 12-hour night shift (6:00 PM – 6:30 AM) on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.
• Aseptic gowning qualification required; gowning includes hair/beard cover, hood, mask, goggles, jumpsuit, gloves, boots.
• Willing to lift up to 50 lbs and work various shifts.
• Ability to demonstrate basic computer literacy (internet, email, word processing).

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and automated processing of vaccine manufacturing equipment.
• Execute documentation and traceability tasks for product batches.
• Maintain, inventory, and transport processing equipment, materials, and products.
• Operate computer-controlled process equipment (washer, autoclave, vial filler, lyophilizer, capping/inspect machines).
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment and perform routine housekeeping.
• Support environmental monitoring and sample delivery to laboratories.
• Participate in safety, quality, and lean initiatives as required.
• Identify deviations and escalate to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Aseptic Handling

Autoclaves

GMP

Process Equipment

Computer Literacy

Safety

Pharmaceutical Production

Documentation & Traceability

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Merck & Co. in Durham, NC is seeking an entry‑level Vaccine Manufacturing Facility Associate Production Technician for a 12.5‑hour night shift (6:00 PM–6:30 AM) on a 2-2-3 rotation.

You will support vaccine production, perform aseptic processing, and ensure GMP compliance within a self-directed team. The role entails hands-on processing, documentation, equipment handling, and participation in safety and quality initiatives.