Operations Technician at Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. /Netherlands

Millsboro, Delaware, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accountability, Analytical Problem Solving, Cell Cultures, Computer Literacy, Data Entry, Equipment Maintenance, GMP Documentation, Good Manufacturing Practices, Hazardous Materials Management, Hazardous Waste Management, Housekeeping, Laboratory Maintenance, Mammalian Cell Culture, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Quality Control, Media Preparation

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

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 linked to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products. Our Animal Health team offers veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the widest range of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services. The Millsboro, DE Animal Health facility is located in Sussex County, DE, within the Salisbury, MD-DE Metropolitan Area. Millsboro is situated at the first point on the Indian River and is conveniently located 20 minutes from the beautiful Delaware beaches and 40 minutes from Ocean City, MD. Millsboro is rich in culture and is home to the Nanticoke Indian Tribe. Free concerts in the park, the outdoor farmer’s markets, dining at the many restaurants, antique and vintage shopping and boating are just some of the many ways people enjoy life in this quaint river town. We are looking for talented individuals to join our Production teams using key technologies for cell culture, filling and packaging. Join us and experience our culture first-hand - one of strong ethics and integrity, diversified experiences, and a passion for improving animal health. Our company, consistently cited as a great place to work, discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of vaccines and medicines to address unmet medical needs. What you can expect: Starting on day one, we will provide you the necessary training the Technician will need to follow Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures and adhere to all safety and company policies while performing advanced laboratory services in various manufacturing areas. Throughout your career, we will offer you continued development through training classes, workshops, meetings, etc., to improve job skills and product-related procedures. Some duties may include but are not limited to the following: Work with a variety of manufacturing equipment while completing processes throughout the manufacturing cycle Assist with equipment setup and operation. Performs manual and/or automated operations, general maintenance and support functions Housekeeping in all work areas | Executes 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. Identifies and addresses 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. Demonstrates, at all times, safe work habits and maintains a safe work environment. Comprehends and complies with all safety and company policies and procedures. Assist in weekly reports as assigned. Attend training classes, workshops, meetings, etc., as required to improve job skills and product-related procedures. Required Education: High School diploma/GED Required Experience: 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. Working conditions: This position may have varying hours based on the needs of the business May require a rotating shift Flexibility working overtime is a requirement in manufacturing Travel is not a part of this position #MSJR Required Skills: Accountability, Accountability, Analytical Problem Solving, Cell Cultures, Computer Literacy, Data Entry, Equipment Maintenance, GMP Documentation, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazardous Materials Management, Hazardous Waste Management, Hazardous Wastes, Housekeeping, Laboratory Maintenance, Mammalian Cell Culture, Manufacturing Documentation, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Quality Control, Media Preparation, Operations Management, Primary Cell Culture, Process Improvements, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Practices, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing {+ 3 more} Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts U.S. Hybrid Work Model Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”. San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: Regular Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: No Travel Required Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: 1st - Day Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): n/a Job Posting End Date: 12/12/2025 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. Requisition ID:R376936

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Responsibilities

The Operations Technician will work with various manufacturing equipment throughout the manufacturing cycle, assisting with equipment setup, operation, and performing both aseptic and non-aseptic procedures. Responsibilities also include maintaining compliance with safety and company policies while executing facility decontamination and housekeeping tasks.