Merck & Co, Inc

Senior Operations Technician (TCP)

Merck & Co, Inc$65K — $102K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma/GED with 2 years of lab/production experience, or an Associate's degree in Science/Engineering with 1 year experience, or a Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering.
  • Ability to read, write, and understand technical information and communicate with colleagues.
  • Experience operating manufacturing equipment post-training.
  • Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills.
  • Proficiency in mathematics and computer skills.
  • Preferred experience in Aseptic cleanroom behaviors.

Responsibilities

  • Provide training on Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Utilize various manufacturing equipment throughout the production cycle.
  • Solve complex production and operational problems proactively.
  • Organize and supervise tasks for oneself and others.
  • Conduct aseptic and non-aseptic procedures as required.
  • Perform record keeping, including charts and log books, accurately and efficiently.
  • Participate in safety, quality, and other committees when applicable.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision healthcare for employees and their families.
  • Retirement benefits including 401(k).
  • Paid holidays, vacation time, and sick leave.
  • Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
  • Annual bonus and long-term incentive eligibility.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Essential functions of Senior Technician:

Starting on day one, we will provide you the necessary training the Senior 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.
• Work with a variety of manufacturing equipment while completing processes throughout the manufacturing cycle
• Performs manual and/or automated operations, general maintenance and support functions
• Anticipates and solves complex production/operational problems
• Organizes own time and that of others and may supervise some work of others
• Read, write and comprehend technical information and to effectively impart information to colleagues at various levels
• Perform more advanced mathematical calculations and conversions
• Housekeeping in all work areas | Executes facility decontamination according to approved procedures
• Performing aseptic procedures including media preparation, antigen inoculation and harvest, tissue culture preparation and harvest, filling vaccines, etc.
• 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
• Accountable for accumulation, labeling and management of hazardous wastes, as appropriate to their area, providing they are properly trained prior to assignment.
• Planning and implementing daily and weekly laboratory assignments as well as special projects and other tasks
• Attend training classes, workshops, meetings, etc., as required to improve job skills and product-related procedures.
• Demonstrates, at all times, safe work habits and maintains a safe work environment. Comprehends and complies with all safety and company policies and procedures.
• Train, mentor and assist in supervision of other team members within the manufacturing group.
• Assist in weekly reports as assigned.
• Serves on safety, quality and other committees, if applicable.

Assist with the direction of others by:
• Having accountability as a team leader
• Acting as a facilitator to resolve conflicts within a team.
• Ensuring written procedures are being followed
• Ensuring safety of team members
• Ensuring facility and equipment are properly maintained
• Participating in special projects as assigned

Required Education:
• High School diploma/GED with minimum of 2 years of laboratory or production experience
• OR Associates degree in Science or Engineering with a minimum of 1 year laboratory or production experience
• OR Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering

Required Experience:
• Must have the ability to read, write and comprehend technical information and to effectively impart information to colleagues at various levels
• Ability to operate manufacturing equipment with training
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills are required
• 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.
• Experience in Aseptic clean room behaviors preferred

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:

$65,100 - $102,500

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:
Aseptic Operations, Aseptic Operations, Biological Sciences, Bioprocess Engineering, Cell Cultures, Cleanroom Operations, Data Entry, Global Manufacturing, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazardous Waste Disposal, Hazardous Waste Management, Hazardous Wastes, Laboratory Processes, Liquid Chromatography (LC), Mammalian Cell Culture, Manufacturing Tools, Media Preparation, Physical Abilities, Plant Equipment, Primary Cell Culture, Process Control, Process Improvements, Production Scheduling, Safety Protocols, Sterile Products {+ 1 more}

Preferred Skills:

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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:
07/1/2026
*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.

About Merck & Co, Inc

Schering-Plough Corporation is a major U.S.-based manufacturer of pharmaceuticals. It operates in three segments: Prescription Pharmaceuticals, Animal Health, and Consumer Health Care. Schering-Plough develops products targeting on allergy, cancer, hepatitis, cardiovascular, central nervous system, respiratory system, and more.  It was founded in 1851 by Ernst Christian Friedrich Schering as Schering AG in Germany. Schering-Plough manufactured several pharmaceutical drugs, the most well-known of which were the allergy drugs Claritin and Clarinex, an anti-cholesterol drug Vytorin, and a brain tumor drug Temodar. It also developed drugs targeting on central nervous system and the respiratory system. Schering Plough also owned and operated the major foot care brand name Dr. Scholl's and the skin care line Coppertone. These also became a part of the new company. Schering-Plough was a full member of the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA), a membership which is also maintained by the new Merck.

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Learn more about Merck & Co, Inc
Size
68,000 employees
Market Cap
$282.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$7 billion
Founded
1668
5 Year Trend
+4.1%
Revenue
$47.9 billion
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