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Off- Shift Laboratory Technician

1 month ago

Arvada, Colorado, United States Merck Full time

Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity with a rapidly growing pharmaceutical manufacturer? If so, then this is the opportunity for you

Under the supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor, Senior Supervisor, Area Head or Laboratory Manager, consult with supervision concerning the planning of and perform testing on raw materials, culture media, production intermediates, manufactured bulks, finished products and/or other samples in compliance with written procedures. Testing may be performed in one or more of the following scientific disciplines: Microbiology, Biochemistry, and/or Virology.


Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Read, record, review and calculate test results and may be required to assist in the approval/validation of test data generated according to written procedures.
  • Participate in performing investigational testing as needed and directed by supervision for product evaluation and assist supervision in conducting and authoring atypical investigations.
  • Assist in the revision/implementation of control procedures (CPs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs) within the department and assist in training and orientation of other Laboratory Technicians.
  • In compliance with operating practices, company policies, government regulations and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), assures that the quality of our products and services are of highest priority and meet all associated safety and compliance requirements.
  • Responsible for performing assay specific procedures associated in one or more scientific functional disciplines for products requiring testing from our Manufacturing Division, our Research & Development Division, etc.
  • Maintain complete records of all testing conducted and record test observations. Using approved statistical methods, reads, records, and reviews and calculates test results and may be required to assist in the approval/validation of test data generated according to written procedures and notifies supervision of potential atypical testing results.
  • Participates in performing investigational testing as needed and directed by supervision for product evaluation and assist supervision in conducting and authoring atypical investigations.
  • Assist in the revision/implementation of control procedures (CPs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs) within the department and assists in training and orientation of other Laboratory Technicians.
  • Assist supervision in the planning of daily work schedules and maintain laboratory documentation according to departmental policies and procedures.
  • Maintain necessary stock of equipment, glassware, supplies, etc. and notifies supervision when inventories are low.
  • Perform computer analysis and enters test data into appropriate system. (i.e. LIMS, Excel).
  • Participate in regulatory activities and may be responsible for assisting in or leading internal compliance initiatives (i.e. External and Divisional Audits, Shop Floor Activities).
  • Assist area supervision in the orientation and training of other departmental technicians as part of process specific training and maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work area while adhering to all departmental, safety and regulatory
  • policies and procedures.
  • Attend and actively participate in HAZOPS, waste walkthroughs, kaizen events, or any other operations, Lean Six- Sigma, Quality, Safety or Environmental training/initiatives as required.

Please note, this is an evening shift union position


Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or related discipline, i.e. Chemistry, Medical Technology.

The following minimum courses are required:

  • Eight semesters of biological science course work to include, but not limited to, General Biology, Microbiology, Bacteriology, Immunology, Virology, Parasitology, Physiology, Mycology or Molecular Biology.
  • A minimum of two laboratory courses.
  • Four semesters of chemistry including General Chemistry with laboratory, Organic Chemistry and/or Biochemistry.
  • Two semesters of college level mathematics

Required:

  • The incumbent must satisfactorily complete any prescribed skills assessment evaluation and/or specific qualification training and must have a minimum of one year working knowledge in aseptic technique.
  • Prior experience with aseptic techniques and small volume liquid handling.
  • Lift and move various items weighing up to 45 pounds

Desired:

  • A minimum of one year prior work experience with analytical laboratory method

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

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.

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

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U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as "remote".

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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:

2nd - Evening, 3rd - Night

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

05/29/2024

*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.

Job Posting End Date:05/29/2024

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:R289745

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