Night Shift Vaccine Production Technician

MSD; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

MSD in Durham, NC is hiring an Associate Technician for the Vaccine Manufacturing Facility on the night shift. You will perform aseptic processing, operate GMP-controlled equipment, and support documentation and traceability in a collaborative team.

This entry-level role welcomes recent graduates and experienced candidates alike who are committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Typical duties include equipment setup, sanitation, in-process testing, and environmental monitoring,

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Willing to work 12-hour night shifts (6:00 PM–6:30 AM) on a 2-2-3 rotation; alternate weekends/holidays.
• Aseptic gowning qualification required ( beard/moustache cover, hair net, hood, etc.).
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and pass vaccine-related screenings.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and automated processing of vaccine manufacturing equipment.
• Execute documentation for accountability and traceability of product.
• Maintain, inventories, transport equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Operate process equipment (washer, autoclave, vial filler, lyophilizer, capping/inspect machines).
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment and housekeeping in all areas.
• Conduct facility sanitization and decontamination per procedures.
• Complete in-process testing and inspections for manufacturing, validation, and development.
• Escalate deviations to appropriate personnel and ensure safety and quality.

Skills

Aseptic Handling

Autoclaves

Chemical Plant Operations

Cleaning Equipment

Computer Literacy

Customer Communications

Decontamination

Deviation Reporting

Disinfecting

Environmental Controls

Equipment Set Up

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Information Technology (IT)

Manufacturing Operations

Operational Activities

Operations Support

Pharmaceutical Production

Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance

Process Equipment

Process Improvements

Process Testing

Production Scheduling

Protective Clothing

Safety

Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ)

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Autoclaves

Job description

MSD in Durham, NC is hiring an Associate Technician for the Vaccine Manufacturing Facility on the night shift. You will perform aseptic processing, operate GMP-controlled equipment, and support documentation and traceability in a collaborative team.

This entry-level role welcomes recent graduates and experienced candidates alike who are committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Typical duties include equipment setup, sanitation, in-process testing, and environmental monitoring,