Quality Control Technician

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

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 Quality Control Technician position is available at our Animal Health facility in Elkhorn, Nebraska, located on the West end of Omaha.- The Elkhorn facility is expanding operations to manufacture animal vaccines and biologics. Looking for talented individuals to join our Production teams using key technologies for cell culture, filling and packaging.

• Under general supervision, this position assists professional laboratory personnel by performing routine testing in the virus and cell culture labs and other duties as assigned.
• Reviews internal documents against regulatory requirements for accuracy and compliance.
• The equipment used includes but is not limited to: microscopes, centrifuges, pipettes, pipette aids, syringes, laminar flow hoods, balances, autoclaves, freezers, coolers, liquid nitrogen, etc.

Education Minimum Requirement:

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

Required Experience and Skills:

• Ability to work successfully in a team-oriented environment and coordinate multiple projects.
• Ability to effectively follow procedural guidelines.
• Strong computer skills with excellent communication and writing skills.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• One to three years of experience in a biologic laboratory setting.
• Ability to support the troubleshooting of assay issues with a solid scientific foundation.
• Ability to successfully assume/complete additional technical responsibilities with little supervision.

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Salary Range:

$48,600 - $76,600

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.

Required Skills:

• Academic Research
• Academic Research
• Analytical Balance
• Assay Development
• Autoclaves
• Biologics
• Bioproducts
• Cell Culture Techniques
• Chemicals Handling
• Clinical Laboratory Testing
• Compound Management
• Culture Media
• Hemagglutination Assays
• Inoculation
• Inventory Management
• Laboratory Instrumentation
• Laboratory Management
• Laboratory Operations
• Laboratory Safety
• Microbiology Lab Techniques
• Microscope
• Pipetting
• Production Quality Control
• Quality Assurance Processes
• Quality Auditing
• + 6 more

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.--As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.- For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

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Company Values and Diversity Statement:

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively.

San Francisco Residents Only:

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only:

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

09/26/2026

Job Posting Note:

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE -the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Requisition ID:

R414896