Job Description

Job Description

This 1st shift Technician position is available at our Company's Animal Health facility in De Soto, Kansas, located near Kansas City metropolitan area. The DeSoto facility is expanding operations to manufacturing vaccines and biologics for large and companion animals. Leveraging a skilled and innovative team environment, the key technologies at the site are biologics production using fermentation and cell culture platforms, filling, and packaging.

The De Soto facility is part of the global Animal Health Manufacturing Division network and is a key contributor to the manufacturing of animal health products.

Working within the M.Hyo SUB team you will gain experience working with equipment and processes associated with the large-scale manufacture of M.Hyo antigen and be expected to demonstrate ownership for the weekly completion and schedule adherence of production activities within the team. The antigen manufacturing operation is made up of teams that carry out the production activities for the preparation and sterilization of equipment, preparation and sterilization of media components, fermentation of bacterial antigens, downstream processing of bacterial antigens and serial batching of antigens to blend the final vaccines prior to sterile filling.

The M.Hyo SUB Department is accountable for the end-to-end production of M.Hyo antigen manufactured at the De Soto site that is then used in the formulation of final vaccines. Primary tasks for the team will include fermentation activities from breakout to large-scale fermentation, clean down, set up and operation of SUBs, vessels, and equipment, and contribution to the site safety and continuous improvement activities.

The position requires someone who can demonstrate excellent attention to detail and achieve a consistent error-free execution of daily job duties while assisting and training lesser experienced team members. Must be able to model Good Documentation Practices and coach/support junior members of the team in all aspects of cGMP as well as be able to identify opportunities for process improvement and employ moderate problem-solving skills.

Key Learnings and Challenges in Rotations:

Opportunity to improve the current single-use production process in order to ensure consistent antigen supply.

Prior Experience Needed:

Manufacturing experience and ability to identify solutions to improve the single-use production process.

Necessary Competencies:

* Demonstrate a strong compliance mindset (EHS, Quality, and Finance) and continuously sets a high standard for themselves and others

* May supervise the work of others within the work team

* Accountable for the daily schedule adherence of production activities

* Support skills development and process capabilities within the IPT

* Is multi-skilled within own department; May participate in work beyond own department

* Can deputize for Team Lead in hosting Tier Meetings and weekly scheduling meeting

* Participate in the training of Technicians within the work team

* May provide Operations assistance for key projects

Education:

* High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associates degree or higher in a Science or engineering discipline preferred

Qualifications and Skills:

* Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience

* Experience using single-use bioreactors

* Proficient oral and written communication skills

* Experience using large scale fermentation, filtration, and separation techniques

* Strong understanding of aseptic processes used in manufacturing

* Able to follow/comply with Manufacturing Directions, Standard Operating Procedures, Company/Corporate/Regulatory Policies

* Can demonstrate basic skills in effective time management to meet given deadlines

* Can demonstrate an ability to perform moderate laboratory procedures

* Ability to work effectively with team members and show initiative to support others on the team when needed

* Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel

* Can demonstrate excellent attention to detail and achieve a consistent error-free execution of daily job task, while supporting and training lesser knowledgeable team members

* Ability to model Good Documentation Practices and coach/support junior members of the team in all aspects of cGMP as well as be able to identify opportunities for process improvement and employ moderate problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

* Experience working in a leadership role in a manufacturing environment

* Experience using quality improvement tools and continuous improvement processes and site quality metrics

* Project management experience

* Strong analytical problem-solving skills, root cause analysis

* Experience associated with regulatory filings and change control

* Knowledge of worldwide regulatory requirements, experience supporting regulatory inspections

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is dedicated to being the most trusted supplier of bio-pharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create a reliable global manufacturing network thats devoted to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.

Who we are

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

What we look for

In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.

INVENT.

IMPACT.

INSPIRE.

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In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

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.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

International

VISA Sponsorship:

Yes

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Number of Openings:

1
Requisition ID:R106772