Vaccine Bioprocessing Lead, Tech Ops

HireLifeScience; Elkhorn Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 117,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision care

Retirement benefits (401(k)

Paid holidays

Vacation

Compassionate and sick days

Job summary

Merck is seeking a Senior Specialist in Biosafety and Biotechnology Solutions to support production troubleshooting, vaccine process development, and tech transfers at the Elkhorn site. The role involves collaboration with Operations, Quality Control, QA, Analytical Testing Development, Maintenance, Planning and R&D to drive process improvements and safe manufacturing practices.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of vaccine bioprocessing experience, strong biosafety knowledge, and excellent

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a biological science, engineering (general, chemical, biological, biochemical), chemistry or related field.
• Master’s degree or PhD in a related discipline is preferred.
• 5+ years' experience in vaccine bioprocessing, vaccine production support, or vaccine process development.
• Strong knowledge of biosafety, aseptic technique and best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead production investigations and support daily technical activities within production, implementing process improvements.
• Provide guidance on product impact from technical or compliance deviations with minimal supervision.
• Understand and lead process development capabilities within the Biotechnology Solutions development lab.
• Collaboration and Culture: Create an open culture of learning, acceptance, and respect within the team and across departments.

Skills

Vaccine bioprocessing

Bioprocessing knowledge

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or related field

Master's degree or PhD preferred

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Merck is seeking a Senior Specialist in Biosafety and Biotechnology Solutions to support production troubleshooting, vaccine process development, and tech transfers at the Elkhorn site. The role involves collaboration with Operations, Quality Control, QA, Analytical Testing Development, Maintenance, Planning and R&D to drive process improvements and safe manufacturing practices.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of vaccine bioprocessing experience, strong biosafety knowledge, and excellent