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Operations Technician

Merck
September 21, 2026
Full-time
On-site
De Soto, KS
Operations
Role: Operations Technician supporting antigen production in animal health biopharma manufacturing at De Soto, KS, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Responsibilities: execute routine production tasks, sampling, documentation, and process support across all manufacturing stages from raw materials to final product; promote safety and GMP compliance; support process improvements and team skills development. Requirements: High School Diploma; experience in GMP manufacturing, attention to detail, documentation, and process adherence; strong computer skills in MS Word and Excel; understanding of GMP, SOPs, and quality metrics. Preferred: BSc in a relevant scientific field, experience with large-scale filtration, aseptic techniques, and manufacturing environment. High-value: biologics antigen production, cGMP, USDA regulations; shift: Mondayโ€“Friday 7:00AMโ€“3:30PM with occasional weekends and holidays; travel approximately 10%. The role emphasizes safety, compliance, teamwork, and continuous improvement to support animal health biopharma manufacturing.