Job Description
New hires based in the US & Puerto Rico will be required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for a medical or religious exemption or accommodation to this vaccination requirement, subject to applicable law.
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 connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.
The VMF (Vaccine Manufacturing Facility) Associate Production Technician is an excellent entry-level opportunity for recent university graduates or experienced individuals that are interested in working in vaccine production and manufacturing operations. The individual in this position will support the vaccine manufacturing process through hands on processing activities. Key responsibilities for the Associate Production Technician include the execution of aseptic processing requirements, adherence to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and working in a self-directed team environment to accomplish shift and departmental goals.
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Responsibilities
- Works collaboratively with all operations and support personnel, performing manual and automated processing of vaccine manufacturing equipment, performing general troubleshooting tasks, and supporting functions necessary for the production of vaccines
- Implementation of all documentation and clerical functions necessary for proper accountability and traceability of product
- Maintains, inventories, and transports all required processing equipment, materials, supplies and products needed to support manufacturing
- Operates various computer-controlled process support/process equipment (i.e. washer, autoclave, vial filler, lyophilizer, capping/inspect machines, etc.)
- Assists in troubleshooting of equipment
- Conducts housekeeping in all work areas | Implements facility sanitization and decontamination according to approved procedures
- Completes in-process testing and inspections supporting the vaccine manufacturing, validation, and development processes
- Identifies and addresses compliance, environmental, safety, and process deviations as appropriate and escalates to appropriate personnel
- Maintains, cleans and prepares equipment used in vaccine manufacturing process
- Schedules and completes environmental monitoring during processing and records results in the computerized database system | Provides timely delivery of sample and other materials as required to appropriate laboratories, coordinating with Quality and Logistics
- Attends and actively participates in safety and housekeeping walkthroughs, 5S, kaizen events, or any other operations, lean six-sigma, quality, safety or environmental training/initiatives
- Serves on safety, quality and other committees
Education Requirements
- Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience and Skills
Required
- Successfully pass Aseptic gowning qualification | Aseptic gowning requires that all skin and hair be covered through wearing the following: Beard/moustache cover, hair net, hood and facemask, goggles, jumpsuit, gloves and boots
- Vaccinated/blood tested for titer for products manufactured within the facility if needed
- Demonstrate basic computer literacy (internet browsers, e-mail, word processing)
Preferred
- BioWorks Certificate (working in an FDA regulated industry)
Schedule and Hours
- Night Shift Position | 12.5 hour (6:00 PM - 6:30 AM) rotation (2-2-3) | Includes working alternating weekends and holidays
Job Environment and Physical Requirements
- Able to lift 50 lbs.
Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is dedicated to being the most trusted supplier of biopharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create a reliable global manufacturing network that's devoted to delivering a high-quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.
Who we are ...
We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.
What we look for ...
Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us-and start making your impact today.
NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS
In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.
If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor. TechnicianDurham
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
10%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Specified
Shift:
3rd - Night
Valid Driving License:
Hazardous Material(s):
Number of Openings:
14
Requisition ID:R149831