Merck
Associate Technician, Operations
Job Description

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.

Position Description

This is a night shift position, 12.5 hour 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM rotation (2-2-3).  

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.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

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. Executes 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. Performs housekeeping in all work areas.  Executes facility sanitization and decontamination according to approved procedures. Completes in-process testing and inspections supporting the vaccine manufacturing, validation, and development processes as required. 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 performs 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 as required. Attends and actively participates in safety & housekeeping walkthroughs, 5S, kaizen events, or any other operations, lean six-sigma, quality, safety or environmental training/initiatives as required. Serves on safety, quality and other committees as required. 

Education Minimum Requirement

Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent is required for this position. 

Required Experience And Skills

Must be willing to work 12-hour night shift 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.  Note that this schedule does include working alternating weekends and holidays Must be able to 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. Must be willing and able to lift 50 lbs. Must be willing to be vaccinated/blood tested for titer for products manufactured within the facility if needed. Must be willing to work various shifts Must be able to demonstrate basic computer literacy (internet browsers, e-mail, word processing). 

Preferred Experience And Skills

BioWorks Certificate (working in an FDA regulated industry). 

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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. MSJR VETJOBS #EBRG TechnicianDurham

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

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Employee Status

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

3rd - Night

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

cleaning supplies

Requisition ID:R291350
Durham, NC