Quality Control Technician III

Merck & Co.; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Georgia, USA is seeking a Bio QC Technician to perform immunological, in vivo, microbiological, molecular biology, or virological bio-analytical assays as part of our QC testing program.

The role requires initiating and completing assays per validated SOPs and maintaining strict adherence to GMP and safety guidelines. Strong communication with supervisors and timely escalation of issues is essential to keep production on schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience with aseptic technique in microbiology workflows.
• Familiarity with GMP environment and documentation.
• Ability to communicate testing status and issues clearly.

Responsibilities

• Perform bio-analytical methods for QC tests on raw materials, in-process, release or stability samples.
• Initiate, execute and complete assays per validated procedures within quality guidelines.
• Communicate testing status and scheduling issues to supervisors; maintain GMP documentation.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Microbiological testing

GMP experience

Job description

Duties:

Performs bio-analytical methods (immunological, in vivo, microbiological, molecular biological, or virological) for various Bio QC Tests on raw materials, in-process, release or stability samples in compliance with 9CFR, EU and VICH regulatory guidelines, outlines of production and special outlines.

Will initiate, execute and complete assays as per validated procedures and within quality and compliance guidelines.

Responsible for timely communication with supervisors to inform them of testing, compliance and/or scheduling issues, adhering to company policies, maintaining a safe work environment through site safety KPIs, living out the Lead principles and following appropriate GMP documentation.

Skills:

Aseptic technique, microbiological testing, previous work in GMP environment desired