Assoc. Tech, Operations
Merck
Full-time
Remote friendly (Durham, NC)
United States
Operations
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Role Summary
Associate Production Technician in Durham, NC, manufacturing oncology products and vaccines. Individual contributor responsible for manufacturing activities in a GMP environment, supporting sterile operations and process steps.
Responsibilities
- Perform media formulations, sterile component preparation, process equipment operations, visual product inspections, and aseptic harvest/filling/sealing operations.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of skills and inclusive behavior norms; maximize team potential.
- Perform production operations independently with limited coaching; complete daily work assignments and coordinate with team members.
- Accurately document GMP activities related to Production operations.
- Execute liquid media formulation activities; perform sterile component preparation for aseptic operations.
- Conduct visual inspection of product vials; perform aseptic harvest/filling/sealing for parenteral biologics.
- Ensure compliance with government regulations by understanding SOPs, company policies, safety/environmental regulations, and GMPs.
- Gain knowledge of production process; qualify to operate process equipment.
- Enter SAP transactions for process instruction sheets related to Production operations.
Qualifications
- Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
- Experience: Pharmaceutical industry experience and aseptic cleanroom environment experience; demonstrated ability to gown into aseptic manufacturing areas.
- Technical: Computer literacy (MS Office); strong teamwork, independent working capability, and conflict resolution; ability to manage multiple activities and risks; strong oral and written communication; ability to work extended hours; TB titer and Chest X-ray clearance required.
- Schedule: Day shift with weekends and some holidays.
- Physical/medical: Chest X-ray and medical clearance blood test required.
Skills
- GMP Compliance, Cleanroom Gowning, Media Formulation, Production Operations, Process Improvements, Quality Monitoring, Safety Procedures, Computer Literacy, Communication
Education
- High School diploma or equivalent
Additional Requirements
- Travel: 10% travel required.
- Shift: 1st - Day, 2nd - Evening, 3rd - Night.