This job opportunity is no longer available.
This page has been archived for your
reference. You can try to continue to this position on the employer's website
or try a new search. Inquiries related
to this position should be directed to the employer.
Description
QO Lab Analyst Biological Labs/Methods-QUA002743
Description
Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company - one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.
Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.
The Quality Operations Laboratory Analyst performs laboratory testing on a variety of product samples, including bulk vaccine, filled vaccine, and media. The successful candidate may be assigned to work in any of the three main areas of the laboratory.
Biochemistry Laboratory
The emphasis is on ELISA and basic benchtop biochemistry, such as Karl Fischer moisture analysis, thermal stability, and restoration.
Microbiology Laboratory
The emphasis is on microbiological methods, such as compendial sterility, bacteriostasis/fungistasis, mycoplasma, and in-vitro mycobacteria.
Bio-analytical Methods
The emphasis is on cell-based and virological laboratory methods, such as tissue culture safety, cell-line maintenance, and infectivity titration (potency).
The successful candidate:
· Has knowledge of biochemical laboratory techniques and processes, and/or cell culture propagation and maintenance procedures, and/or microbiological laboratory procedures
· Authors standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the performance of laboratory methods
· Trouble-shoots equipment issues as needed
· Initiates and contributes to laboratory investigations as needed and follows site procedures in the documentation of Quality Notifications and CAPAs
· Collaborates with Durham Laboratory Compliance to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements
· Provides active support during audits and inspections (regulatory, internal, safety)
· Supports MMD divisional and Quality initiatives
Qualifications
Required:
· B.S. degree in a science field required, preferably biology, microbiology, or biochemistry
· Must have good technical writing skills and high attention to detail.
· Must be able to work independently and within a team environment
· Must possess good communication skills
Preferred:
· Knowledge of cGMPs
· Root cause analysis methodology
· Lean Laboratory knowledge and experience
· Experience in analytical method transfer
Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.
merck.com/careers to create a profile and your resume for requisition # QUA002743.
Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.
Search Firm Representatives
Please Read Carefully:
Merck is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.
Primary Location: US-NC-Durham
Employee Status: Regular
Number of Openings: 1
Details:
Job Id:
33353424
Posted / Updated:
2/9/2012 3:59:50 AM
Map
Careers & Community for Talented People with Disabilities