Lab Tech - I

Millsboro, DE 19966, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Healthcare

Job Description

Join a dedicated manufacturing team focused on the production of high-quality veterinary vaccines and products. As an entry-level Laboratory Technician, you will execute essential laboratory procedures and operate specialized technical equipment across all stages of the cell culture and manufacturing cycle. Working within a cGMP aseptic cleanroom environment, you will play a key role in media preparation, antigen propagation, equipment sterilization, and precise record-keeping to support animal health initiatives.

Responsibilities

Execute critical cell culture and manufacturing processes, including tissue culture preparation, media preparation, antigen inoculation, viral propagation, and harvesting.
Perform routine filling operations for vaccines, following strict aseptic behaviors in cleanroom environments.
Maintain clean, safe, and compliant work areas by preparing, cleaning, and sterilizing glassware, equipment, and facility spaces.
Set up, operate, and calibrate laboratory equipment such as pH meters, UniFuge systems, and component measurement devices.
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant records, including lab logbooks, batch records, charts, and associated cGMP documentation.
Handle specialized biological processes, including the utilization of embryonic eggs for viral propagation.
Safely handle and apply hazardous cleaning and disinfecting agents (e.g., Isopropyl Alcohol, Hydrogen Peroxide, Phenolic Disinfectants, Oxidizers) per safety protocols.
Promptly report and communicate non-routine occurrences, process anomalies, or equipment issues to leadership.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field; OR
High School Diploma (or equivalent) with commensurate practical experience.

Experience

Required: Experience working in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or regulated environment.
Required: Practical experience utilizing SAP for inventory or operational tracking.
Required: Experience or familiarity working in aseptic or cleanroom environments.
Preferred: Laboratory-based experience, particularly in cell culture techniques or vaccine production.
Preferred: Scientific background or familiarity with veterinary biologics.
Preferred: Previous experience working compressed shift schedules (e.g., 4x10 hour day stretch).

Additional Information

Shift Schedule: 4x10-hour day shift schedule.
Pre-Employment Screening: Candidates must pass a Physical Abilities Test prior to starting on site.
Core Competencies: Strong attention to detail, strict adherence to SOPs, and effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

\nCompany Description

Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as saving and improving lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery or scientific genius to work in collaboration with other like-minded colleagues to pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is always evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.

Company Description

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. ("Merck") is a leading research-driven pharmaceutical products and services company. Merck discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets a broad range of innovative products to improve human health, directly and through its joint ventures\r\n\r\nImagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as saving and improving lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery or scientific genius to work in collaboration with other like-minded colleagues to pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is always evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.