Senior Technician, Operations

Merck; Millsboro (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Merck's Animal Health facility in Millsboro, DE is seeking a Senior Technician to support production with a focus on aseptic processes, filling vaccines, and packaging. You will work with cell culture-related technologies and maintain strict GMP and safety standards.

You'll train and mentor teammates, manage daily tasks, and support process improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment that serves customers across animals and public health.

Qualifications

• Must have ability to read, write and comprehend technical information.
• Ability to operate manufacturing equipment with training.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with manufacturing equipment across the production cycle.
• Perform manual and automated operations and general maintenance.
• Organize time and supervise others.
• Maintain safety and compliance with procedures.
• Perform aseptic procedures including media prep, antigen inoculation and harvest.
• Fill, label, cap, package, and inspect product.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Identify deviations and notify appropriate personnel.

Skills

Accountability

Animal Care

Aseptic Handling

Aseptic Operations

Biological Sciences

Cell Culture Techniques

Cleanroom Operations

Data Entry

Equipment Maintenance

GMP

Hazardous Waste Management

Numerical Reasoning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering

Associates degree in Science or Engineering

High School diploma/GED

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 linked to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.

Our Animal Health team offers veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the widest range of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services.

The Millsboro, DE Animal Health facility is located in Sussex County, DE, within the Salisbury, MD-DE Metropolitan Area.

Millsboro is situated at the first point on the Indian River and is conveniently located 20 minutes from the beautiful Delaware beaches and 40 minutes from Ocean City, MD. Millsboro is rich in culture and is home to the Nanticoke Indian Tribe. Free concerts in the park, the outdoor farmer’s markets, dining at the many restaurants, antique and vintage shopping and boating are just some of the many ways people enjoy life in this quaint river town.

We are looking for talented individuals to join our Production teams using key technologies for cell culture, filling and packaging. Join us and experience our culture first-hand - one of strong ethics and integrity, diversified experiences, and a passion for improving animal health. Our company, consistently cited as a great place to work, discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of vaccines and medicines to address unmet medical needs.

Essential Functions Of Senior Technician

• Work with a variety of manufacturing equipment while completing processes throughout the manufacturing cycle
• Performs manual and/or automated operations, general maintenance and support functions
• Anticipates and solves complex production/operational problems
• Organizes own time and that of others and may supervise some work of others
• Read, write and comprehend technical information and to effectively impart information to colleagues at various levels
• Perform more advanced mathematical calculations and conversions
• Housekeeping in all work areas | Executes facility decontamination according to approved procedures
• Performing aseptic procedures including media preparation, antigen inoculation and harvest, tissue culture preparation and harvest, filling vaccines, etc.
• Performing non-aseptic procedures including handling of live poultry in the process of harvesting tissue and waste.
• Filling, labeling, capping, packaging, and inspecting product.
• Concurrent record keeping including charts, log books, and all pertinent documentation.
• Identifies and addresses compliance, environmental, safety, and process deviations as appropriate while notifying appropriate personnel
• Accountable for accumulation, labeling and management of hazardous wastes, as appropriate to their area, providing they are properly trained prior to assignment.
• Planning and implementing daily and weekly laboratory assignments as well as special projects and other tasks
• Attend training classes, workshops, meetings, etc., as required to improve job skills and product-related procedures.
• Demonstrates, at all times, safe work habits and maintains a safe work environment. Comprehends and complies with all safety and company policies and procedures.
• Train, mentor and assist in supervision of other team members within the manufacturing group.
• Assist in weekly reports as assigned.
• Serves on safety, quality and other committees, if applicable.

Assist With The Direction Of Others By

• Having accountability as a team leader
• Acting as a facilitator to resolve conflicts within a team.
• Ensuring written procedures are being followed
• Ensuring safety of team members
• Ensuring facility and equipment are properly maintained
• Participating in special projects as assigned

Required Education

• High School diploma/GED with minimum of 2 years of laboratory or production experience
• OR Associates degree in Science or Engineering with a minimum of 1 year laboratory or production experience
• OR Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering

Required Experience

• Must have the ability to read, write and comprehend technical information and to effectively impart information to colleagues at various levels
• Ability to operate manufacturing equipment with training
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills are required
• Knowledge of reading, mathematics and computer skills are required.
• Ability to communicate and work in cooperation with other employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Successful completion of a Physical Abilities Test.
• Experience in Aseptic clean room behaviors preferred

Working Conditions

• This position may have varying hours based on the needs of the business
• May require a rotating shift
• Flexibility working overtime is a requirement in manufacturing
• Travel is not a part of this position

The Salary Range For This Role Is

$65,100 - $102,500

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

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

Accountability, Accountability, Animal Care, Animal Handling, Arithmetic, Aseptic Handling, Aseptic Operations, Biological Sciences, Bioprocess Engineering, Cell Culture Techniques, Cleanroom Operations, Data Entry, Equipment Maintenance, Facility Maintenance, Flexibility Training, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazardous Waste Management, Information Systems, Laboratory Processes, Liquid Chromatography (LC), Maintenance Operations, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Equipment, Media Preparation, Numerical Reasoning {+ 8 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.

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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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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

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Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

1st - Day

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

n/a

Job Posting End Date

11/13/2026

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Requisition ID

R423539