We are looking for talented individuals to join our Bioprocessing Production team using key technologies for cell culture and bulk antigen production. 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 non-aseptic 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 product-related 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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The Salary Range For This Role Is

$48,600 – $76,600

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. 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.

 

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

 

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.

Required Skills

Analytical Thinking, Analytical Thinking, Cleanroom Gowning, Collaborative Communications, Computer Literacy, Driving Continuous Improvement, Equipment Set Up, Fabrication Processes, Global Manufacturing, GMP Environments, GMP Operations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazardous Waste Management, In-Process Control (IPC), Manufacturing Tools, Plant Equipment, Problem Resolution, Production Scheduling, Recordkeeping, Safety Management, Safety Protocols, Safety Standards, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Management, Sterile Manufacturing, Tissue Cultures {+ 2 more}

Preferred Skills

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

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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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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

1st – Day

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

N/A

Job Posting End Date

07/22/2026

A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Requisition ID:R407335

Benefits found in job post

401(k)