Operations Technician (Third Shift)

Merck; Worthington (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Animal Health seeks a Technician at its Worthington, Minnesota facility dedicated to biologics production using fermentation and cell culture. The role focuses on preparing intermediate components and downstream processing within a cleanroom environment, following SOPs and cGMP guidelines.

The position is a third shift (Sunday–Thursday, 11:00/11:30PM–7:30/8:00AM) with overtime and weekend work after training.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares media, operates fermentation vessels, and cleans/disinfects equipment and laboratories.
• Works in a cleanroom environment (aseptic).
• Follows written SOPs and production outlines.
• Complies with cGMP guidelines and ensures documentation accuracy.

Skills

Communication

Analytical problem solving

Education

High School diploma / GED

Associate's or Bachelor's in Biology/Microbiology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft 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.

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 has been completed.

Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

• 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.

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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Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA

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

Job Posting End Date

08/19/2026

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Requisition ID

R411170

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