Operations Technician - Millsboro, United States - Merck Sharp & Dohme

Merck Sharp & Dohme

Verified Company

Millsboro, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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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 nonaseptic 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 productrelated 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

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NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

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.

**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