Senior Technician, Quality Control

MSD Malaysia; Elkhorn Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 59,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. seeks a QA/QC professional to support virology testing and QC method validation. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and timely delivery of results within a GMP environment.

Experience with ELISA, titration, and LIMS is valued, with responsibilities including SOP creation and report review. Applicants should have strong writing skills, adherence to procedures, and the ability to coordinate multiple projects in a team setting.

Qualifications

• Lab experience in a biological/virology setting.
• Experience with virus and bacterial titration and ELISA concepts.
• Ability to follow procedural guidelines and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a compliant site with safety and quality focus.
• Support local QC virology testing and other QC tasks.
• Validate QC methods and create/update SOPs for QC.
• Prepare/Review reports to QA or USDA and manage project updates.

Skills

Lab experience

Virus titration

ELISA concepts

Teamwork

Procedural adherence

Strong writing skills

Education

High school diploma + 4+ years

Associate's degree in life sciences

Bachelor's degree in biology/chemistry/life sciences/engineering

Tools

LIMS

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 Quality Assurance group ensures every single material inside our products is manufactured, processed, tested, packaged, stored, and distributed aligned with our incredibly high standards of quality and meets all regulatory requirements.

Partnering across our internal manufacturing facilities, external contract manufacturers and suppliers we create an interdependent global manufacturing network committed to deliver a compliant, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time, across the globe.

Position Responsibilities

• Focus on Safety First, Quality Always to maintain a compliant site
• Ensure activities are completed by agreed upon timelines
• Supports execution of local QC routine virological testing and other testing as assigned by QC manager.
• Assist with the validation of QC methods as needed.
• Create and/or update Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for QC
• Author, Review and/or approve protocols.
• Author, Review and/or approve reports to local QA or to the USDA
• Assist with QC testing to meet internal and external customer needs
• Prepares periodic project updates and participates in conference calls and meetings
• Supports identification and application of new technologies (innovation) as assigned

Education

• High School diploma wiht a minimum of 4 years relevant experience OR Associates Degree in a relevant scientific field (biology / chemistry, life science) with a minimum of two years relevant experience OR Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field (biology / chemistry, life science, engineering)

Required Experience and Skills

• Lab experience in a biological/virology testing lab setting
• Experience with Virus Titration, Bacterial Titration, and ELISA testing concepts and principles
• 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

• Three (3) or more years of experience in an animal health biologic laboratory setting.
• Ability to troubleshoot assay issues and perform investigations with a solid scientific foundation.
• Ability to successfully assume/complete additional technical responsibilities with little supervision.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and a working knowledge of cGMP.

#MSJR The salary range for this role is: $59,100 - $93,000 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.

• 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

• Analytical Method Development
• Analytical Method Transfer
• Animal Husbandry
• Bioburden Testing
• Chemical Analysis
• ELISA Techniques
• Environmental Monitoring
• Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Microbial Assays
• Microbiological Analysis
• Process Improvements
• Sample Testing
• Stability Testing
• Teamwork
• Wet Chemistry

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.

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: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement 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. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

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

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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: 10/16/2026 *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.

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.