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Laboratory Technician - Production - Millsboro, DE-LAB000127
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.
A Laboratory Technician is responsible for critical laboratory procedures and duties in the production of veterinary products. Technicians may work with a variety of technical equipment while completing cell culture processes throughout the manufacturing cycle. At all times technicians must follow Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures and adhere to all safety and company policies, perform duties assigned by department supervision.
Some of the duties may include, but are not limited to:
* Perform procedures including aseptic work, media preparation, antigen inoculation and harvest, tissue culture preparation and harvest, filling vaccines, etc. * Assist in formulations and calculations * Maintain accurate and reliable record keeping including charts, log books, and all pertinent documentation * Communicate any unusual and/or non-routine occurrences when performing tasks * Cleaning work areas, prepare, clean and sterilize glassware and equipment for use * Equipment setup and operation * Train and mentor other technicians in manufacturing
Qualifications /B
Education Requirement:
* High School diploma or GED
Required Experience and Skills:
* Preferred candidate would have High School diploma with 2 years experience in a laboratory setting * Applicant must be able to work flexible work schedule to meet the demands of the manufacturing process * Must have the ability to read, write and understand technical information and to effectively communicate information to colleagues are various levels
Desired Experience and Skills:
* Preferred candidate would have training in Aseptic Cleanroom Behaviors
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 # LAB000127. Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.
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Primary Location :United States
Employee Status :Regular
Number of Openings :1
Details:
Job Id:
893069A0
Posted / Updated:
9/1/2010 4:00:54 AM
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