Tech, Operations
Merck · Millsboro, DE · 1 mo ago
$49k–$77k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Millsboro, DE Animal Health facility is seeking talented individuals to join our Production teams using key technologies for cell culture, filling and packaging. We are looking for Technicians within multiple products and processes including but not limited to: Sterile Services, Viral Bulk Manufacturing, Blend/Fill, Packaging, and Warehousing.
Responsibilities
- Work with a variety of manufacturing equipment while completing processes throughout the manufacturing cycle
- Absorb and execute equipment setup and operation
- Perform manual and/or automated operations, general maintenance and support functions
- Housekeeping in all work areas
- Execute facility decontamination according to approved procedures
- Assist with performing aseptic procedures including media preparation, antigen inoculation and harvest, tissue culture preparation and harvest, filling vaccines, etc.
- Assist with 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
- Identify and address compliance, environmental, safety, and process deviations as appropriate while notifying appropriate personnel
- May be accountable for accumulation, labeling and management of hazardous wastes, as appropriate to their area, providing you are properly trained prior to assignment
- Demonstrate, at all times, safe work habits and maintain a safe work environment
- Comprehend and comply with all safety and company policies and procedures
- Attend training classes, workshops, meetings, etc., as required to improve job skills and product-related procedures
Requirements
- High School diploma/GED
- Ability to operate manufacturing equipment with training
- Strong attention to detail and documentation skills are required
- General 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
Qualifications
- Current Employees apply HERE
- Contingent Workers apply HERE
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
- Roth 401(k)
- Paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days
Skills
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Cell Cultures
- Computer Literacy
- Data Entry
- Equipment Maintenance
- Global Manufacturing
- GMP Documentation
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Hazardous Waste Management
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Manufacturing Documentation
- Manufacturing Quality Control
- Manufacturing Tools
- Media Preparation
- Plant Equipment
- Primary Cell Culture
- Process Improvements
- Regulatory Compliance
- Safety Practices
- Safety Protocols
- Safety Standards
- Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing
- Sterilizing Equipment
Preferred Skills
- Current Employees apply HERE
- Contingent Workers apply HERE