Laboratory Technician

Job Description

This is a TEMPORARY position through AgileOne

Summary

This entry-level Laboratory Technician position is a critical role in the production of veterinary products. The technician will be responsible for performing laboratory procedures, maintaining aseptic techniques, and ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The role involves working with technical equipment, cell culture processes, and vaccine production while adhering to strict safety and company policies.

Responsibilities

Perform aseptic procedures, media preparation, antigen inoculation and harvest, tissue culture preparation and harvest, and vaccine filling.

Maintain accurate records, including charts, logbooks, and other required documentation.

Follow and comply with all GMP, SOPs, and safety policies.

Report any unusual and/or non-routine occurrences during lab operations.

Clean work areas and sterilize glassware and equipment for use.

Set up and operate laboratory equipment.

Work with embryonic eggs for virus propagation.

Handle hazardous materials, including isopropyl alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, phenolic disinfectants, and oxidizers.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience with some lab-based experience.

Experience

GMP experience required.

Scientific background/experience preferred.

Cell culturing experience highly beneficial.

Prior experience using SAP.

Experience working in an aseptic/cleanroom environment.

Proficiency in using pH meters, UniFuge, measuring components, and reading/following SOPs.

Physical abilities test required before starting onsite.

Preferred: Vaccine knowledge.

Additional Information

Shift: Four 10-hour days per week.

Skills: Effective written and oral communication, interpersonal skills, and strong organizational abilities are highly desirable.

Work Environment: Aseptic/cleanroom environment with strict compliance to safety protocols.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

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