We are searching for an energetic Associate Technician, Operations to join our cohesive team at Merck & Co. in Durham, NC.
Growing your career as a Full Time Associate Technician, Operations is an outstanding opportunity to develop fundamental skills.
If you are strong in creativity, emotional intelligence and have the right talent for the job, then apply for the position of Associate Technician, Operations at Merck & Co. today!
Job Description Position Description: Associate Tech, Operations
This role is within a capital project start-up in Durham, North Carolina. The new facility will include end-to-end processing of drug substance, drug product, including biotech culture growth, harvest, lyophilization, product inspection, utilities, and warehouse.
Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity, and teamwork of people like you.- To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement, and teamwork.- As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to;
Project Support
Supports project team as operations expert through start-up, commissioning, qualification through licensure and ramp up of facility. Author, review, and/or edit operations and technical documentation (Batch Records, SOPs, Job Aides, training, and engineering documents) to support project and future operations. Identifies and addresses compliance, environmental, safety, and process deviations as appropriate while coordinating with appropriate personnel. Actively participate in team meetings HAZOPS, waste walkthroughs, 5S, kaizen events, or any other operations, lean six-sigma, quality, safety or environmental training/initiatives as required. Operational Expertise
Competent execution and ownership to meet production targets for area within responsibility including: Attending and escalation of concerns or needs at daily huddles and as needed Cleaning, setup, operation and troubleshooting of equipment and facilities Maintenance and transportation of consumable and material inventories Maintenance of excellent recordkeeping and housekeeping Drives culture of continuous improvement. Implements and raises ideas to increase success of group Participates on and/or performs activities to support technical and OPEX functions such as Kaizen events, ad-hoc sampling, or protocol execution. Maintains detailed knowledge of equipment and processes. Identifies and addresses compliance, environmental, safety, and process deviations as appropriate while notifying appropriate personnel. Position Qualifications: Education Minimum Requirement: High School Diploma/GED or higher Required Experience and Skills: Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills Must be able to successfully pass and maintain aseptic gowning qualifications. Aseptic gowning requires that all skin and hair be covered through wearing the following: beard/mustache cover, hair net, hood and facemask, goggles, jumpsuit, gloves, and boots. Computer literacy (internet browsers, e-mail, spreadsheets, word processing) Must be willing and able to lift 50 lbs, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb ladders, and wear a respirator This position will initially be Mon-Fri, day shift and will transition to second shift when Operations start in late Q3/Q4. This position is for second shift, Mon-Fri. Successful completion of TB titer and Chest X-ray are required. - Preferred Experience and Skills (General): Minimum Associates Degree in science or related field BioWork Certificate (working in an FDA or similar regulated industry) Applicable mechanical and project management experience Experience with automated systems (MES, SAP, DeltaV, or similar) Experience with on-the-floor cGMP manufacturing and familiarity with regulatory requirements and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a part of a team The following experience is a significant advantage for an Associate Technician supporting Drug Substance operations: Aseptic Behaviors Aseptic Techniques & Manipulations cRAB/Isolator Experience Environmental Monitoring #VETJOBS #EBRG MSJR 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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Regular Relocation:
No relocation VISA Sponsorship:
No Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required Flexible Work Arrangements:
On-Site Shift:
2nd - Evening Valid Driving License:
No Hazardous Material(s):
Cleaning Supplies Requisition ID: R254468
Benefits of working as a Associate Technician, Operations in Durham, NC:
? Excellent Benefits Package
? Professional Development Opportunities
? Generous Compensation
