QC Technician – Biologics & Cell Culture

Merck & Co.; Elkhorn Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 49,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) and retirement benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

Compassionate and sick days

Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking a Quality Control Technician at its Animal Health facility in Elkhorn, Nebraska, to support assays and routine testing in virus and cell culture labs. The role emphasizes teamwork, procedural discipline, and strong communication skills.

The position involves reviewing regulatory documents, handling standard lab equipment, and contributing to vaccine and biologics manufacturing operations with a safety-first mindset.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Formal education in a technical-scientific discipline preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist professional lab personnel by performing routine testing in virus and cell culture labs.
• Review internal documents against regulatory requirements for accuracy and compliance.
• Operate equipment such as microscopes, centrifuges, pipettes and laminar flow hoods.

Skills

Teamwork

Procedural following

Computer skills

Communication/writing

Biologic lab basics

Assay troubleshooting

Lab safety

Microscopy

Autoclaves

Pipetting

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Technical-scientific discipline preferred

Tools

None

Job description

Merck & Co. is seeking a Quality Control Technician at its Animal Health facility in Elkhorn, Nebraska, to support assays and routine testing in virus and cell culture labs. The role emphasizes teamwork, procedural discipline, and strong communication skills.

The position involves reviewing regulatory documents, handling standard lab equipment, and contributing to vaccine and biologics manufacturing operations with a safety-first mindset.