Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Technician to join our Animal Health team in Millsboro, DE. This site is a key part of our global biotechnology network, focused on the production, packaging, and distribution of high-quality vaccines for animals. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting the manufacturing process, with hands-on responsibilities in lab and production environments. You’ll join a team committed to a “Safety First, Quality Always” culture, contributing to vaccine formulation, aseptic processing, and general laboratory support.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize work areas including floors, walls, and equipment.
• Prepare, clean, and sterilize glassware and lab tools for daily operations.
• Assist with setup and operation of manufacturing equipment.
• Support aseptic procedures such as product formulation, fill equipment operation, and environmental monitoring.
• Maintain accurate and concurrent documentation including charts, logs, and batch records.
• Conduct formulation, filling, labeling, capping, packaging, and visual inspection of vaccines.
• Assist with training new team members and help maintain SOPs and production records.
• Support non-aseptic procedures including handling of poultry for tissue harvesting.
• Attend workshops, trainings, and meetings to enhance skills and stay compliant with procedures.
• Monitor and request laboratory supplies as needed.

Education

• High School diploma or GED with relevant industry lab experience
• OR Bachelor's degree with industry or academic lab experience

Experience
Required:

• Minimum of 1 year laboratory experience
• Ability to work independently within defined procedures and timelines
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Experience or understanding of aseptic clean room practices
• Basic math and unit conversion skills
• Comfortable standing for long periods

Preferred:

• Additional lab experience
• Educational background in biology or chemistry
• Mechanical aptitude

Additional Information

• This is a 6-month assignment located in Millsboro, DE
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including overtime, weekends, and holidays as required
• Shift schedule rotates monthly and may include:
• – 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• – 2nd Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• – 3rd Shift: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
• – 4th Shift: 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM
• Team members typically rotate between two adjacent shifts each week
• Adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and safety protocols is mandatory

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

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.

Job Tags

Start working today, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Rotating shift, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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