Tech, Operations

Merck; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck's Animal Health facility in Elkhorn, Nebraska, is expanding with an Upstream Processing Technician role. Join production teams using cell culture, filling and packaging technologies to produce vaccines and biologics.

You will operate, sanitize and maintain aseptic processes with proper PPE. The role requires attention to procedural detail, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or BS in a science-related field preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Experience with SAP transactions and manufacturing equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality by adhering to SOPs and production procedures.
• Handle sterile cell culture operations and label/docket batch records.
• Operate and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment; perform SAP transactions.
• Lead area Technicians and ensure 5S housekeeping in the area.
• Review batch records daily and ensure proper documentation.

Skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Manufacturing equipment

Education

Associate degree

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

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.

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.

We are seeking a Growth and Improvement minded Processing Technician that can help drive our Strategic Operating Priorities.

Invent | Pursue the Most Promising Internal and External Science to Address Significant Unmet Medical Needs.

Execute | Prioritize Resources Behind Our Key Growth Drivers (Oncology, Vaccines, Select Specialty Areas, Animal Health) While Optimizing Our Base Business).

Adapt | Develop Our People, Culture and Business Model to Evolve with a Dynamic Landscape.

Talent | We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment with supporting leadership behaviors because having a high-performing, engaged workforce is critical to our ability to deliver innovative solutions to patients and customers around the world.

Values and Standards | Our Steadfast Commitment to Our Values and Standards will Continue to Guide Us as We Take on New Challenges and Will Always be Fundamental to Our Success - They are a Competitive Advantage for Us.

1st shift Friday-Monday, 7:00AM-5:30PM. Work overtime

Our company in the United States and Canada, 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 our company has codified its legacy for over a century. Our company's success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.

Summary

The Upstream Processing Tech position is available at our company's 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. Operation of assigned Filling and Freeze Drying of Finished Product and diluents in careful compliance with established operating procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures quality product by knowing and maintaining company and Departmental standards and procedures.
• Perform sterile operations according to Standard Production Processes (SPPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), documentation practices must be performed in a concurrent, legible and consistent basis
• Prepare cell and viral cultures within flasks, roller bottles in large quantities (1000+ cultures per day), this process is labor intensive and requires ability to push and pull large tanks, open and close large amount of roller bottles, and lift trash bags up to 20+ times a day.
• Sanitization or sterilization of designated areas and equipment, requiring work with cleaners and attention to small details while cleaning.
• Troubleshoot and perform adjustments of equipment as required.
• Perform SAP transactions (goods issuing/goods receipt), cycle count actives
• Ensure all assigned equipment and components are staged for assigned operation.
• Provide Leadership for Tier 1 process
• Maintain documentation and other duties as assigned.
• Maintain area including area 5S housekeeping management
• Sterile processes are performed in small labs with other technicians at the same time.
• Technicians will be required to wear full aseptic gown including hood, suite, boots, gloves, mask and googles.
• Some operations will be performed wearing a respirator which can reduce visibility.
• Provide leadership to area Technicians and inform area Lead and Manager as needed
• Daily review and audit of area batch record and process documentation

Education

• Preferred Associates degree or BS in a Science related field
• H igh School Diploma or equivalent.

Required Experience | Knowledge | Skills

• Work independently and as a Team member with Integrity | Precision | Accomplishment | Motivational Ambition | Respect | Inclusion.
• Ability to operate manufacturing equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• General knowledge of reading, mathematics, using both U.S. customary and metric systems and computer skills.
• Ability to communicate and work in cooperation and train othe