Operations Technician (Third Shift)

Biopharma Careers; Worthington (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Worthington, MN is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support vaccine production at our Animal Health facility. The role focuses on media prep, fermentation operations, cleanroom tasks, and adherence to cGMP and SOPs to ensure product quality.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with associates or bachelor’s in biology or related field preferred; strong teamwork and computer skills (MS Word/Excel) are also required. Shift: third shift, Sunday-Thursday.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Biology/Microbiology or related field preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel).
• Must pass Physical Abilities Test.

Responsibilities

• Prepare media, operate fermentation vessels, and perform cleaning/disinfection of equipment and laboratories.
• Work in a clean, aseptic environment (cleanroom).
• Follow SOPs and cGMP guidelines; complete and review documentation for accuracy.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Biologics manufacturing

Cell culture

Good communication

Microsoft Office

Excel

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree in Biology/Microbiology

Bachelor’s degree in Biology/Microbiology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Job Description

For over 130 years, we have pioneered groundbreaking science. Today, we are driven by continuous innovation to develop breakthrough medicines, vaccines and technology. Rooted in direct experience on the farm and in the clinic, we work hand in hand with our customers every step of the way.

Our singular focus is to empower those who care for animals, helping them manage their vital responsibility with confidence. Because when it comes to animal health, no one sees it like we do.

Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset striving for continuous improvement. We work in the local plant connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.

The Technician position is available at our Animal Health facility in Worthington, Minnesota. The Worthington facility is expanding operations to manufacture vaccines for large and companion animals. Leveraging an experienced and innovative team environment, the key technologies at the site are biologics production using fermentation and cell culture platforms and filling and freeze-drying.

This position will help with the preparation of intermediate components (media solutions, working seed stocks and bacterial antigens), and the downstream processing of the intermediate components.

Duties

• Position prepares media, operates fermentation vessels, and performs necessary cleaning/disinfecting of equipment and laboratories.
• Position works in a clean, aseptic environment (cleanroom environment).
• Written SOPs and Outlines of Production must be followed.
• Position must comprehend and comply with cGMP guidelines and complete and review documentation for accuracy and completeness.

This will be a third shift position, Sunday - Thursday 11:00/11:30PM to 7:30/8:00AM with some overtime and some weekends once training as been completed.

Education

• High School diploma/GED required;
• Associates degree or Bachelor’s degree in Biology/Microbiology or related field preferred.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Good communication skills and ability to work well with others.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
• Successful completion of a Physical Abilities Test.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Working knowledge of cGMP.
• Working knowledge of aseptic technique.
• Working knowledge of fermentation and fermentation vessels.
• 2+ years manufacturing work experience preferred.

Required Skills

• Analytical Problem Solving
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Biological Manufacturing
• Biopharmaceutical Industry
• Cell Cultures
• Cleanroom Gowning
• Computer Literacy
• Disease Prevention
• Downstream Processing
• Driving Continuous Improvement
• Global Manufacturing
• GMP Operations
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Laboratory Processes
• Machinery Operation
• Mammalian Cell Culture
• Manufacturing Quality Control
• Microbiological Cultures
• Microbiology
• Microsoft Office
• Packaging Operations
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Pharmaceutical Microbiology
• Primary Cell Culture
• Production Scheduling {+ 2 more}

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Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: No relocation

VISA Sponsorship: No

Travel Requirements: No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable

Shift: 3rd - Night

Valid Driving License: No

Hazardous Material(s): n/a