Merck
Senior Operations Technician, Cell Culture
USA - Kansas - De Soto · Senior · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$59k-$93kDetected 68 days ago
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About the role
- For over 130 years, we have pioneered groundbreaking science.
- Rooted in direct experience on the farm and in the clinic, we work hand in hand with our customers every step of the way.
- Because when it comes to animal health, no one sees it like we do.
Responsibilities
- Provides coaching and supports skills development and process capabilities within their team
- Supports effective feedback and coaching within the team during the Performance Management cycle
- Our singular focus is to empower those who care for animals, helping them manage their vital responsibility with confidence.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices demonstrated within applicable manufacturing environment
- Ability to work effectively with team members and show initiative to assist others on the team
- Experience using quality improvement tools and continuous improvement processes and site quality metrics
- Knowledge of system-controlled material usage through ERP environments such as SAP
Nice to have
- Degree in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Immunology or similar
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment and using large scale filtration and separation techniques
- Knowledge of aseptic processes used in manufacturing
- Required | High School Diploma plus three (3)+ years of experience working in a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing role
- Preferred | BSc Degree in a relevant scientific discipline plus experience working within a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing role
- Preferred Experience:
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- Current Employees apply HERE
- Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
- US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
- Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.
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Compensation
- This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.
- The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
- $59,100 - $93,000
- An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.
Benefits
- The basic purpose of this position is to provide expert support for our Company Animal Health antigen production operations at our site in De Soto, Kansas.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.
- Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.
Company info
- We are recruiting for a Senior Operations Technician position.
Equal opportunity
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- We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively.
- San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
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