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Job Description
Manufacturing Division, is a team of dedicated, energetic individuals who are committed to being the most trusted supplier of pharmaceuticals and health products worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, comprise an interdependent global manufacturing network that’s committed to delivering a compliant, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time, across the globe.
The Maintenance Manager at the Durham facility is a leadership role and it is a great opportunity to grow your career within Maintenance and Engineering areas supporting Vaccine Operations. The individual in this role must provide direction, coaching, and technical expertise to maintenance personnel assigned to VMF. This individual must actively manage his/her team to reliably support customer demand (including employee development, routine coaching sessions, recognition, and performance management). Additionally, the selected individual must become proficient in the use of manufacturing systems and knowledgeable of site procedures in order to resolve process/equipment issues, minimize downtime, and ensure product quality.
Key Responsibilities:
Employee Development / People Management:
Hire, develop, motivate, and manage a team to ensure reliable manufacturing maintenance activities execution
Assign yearly performance objectives for the team in alignment with department and site goals
Provide regular feedback and coaching to employees on work performance
Provide leadership to the team as needed based on the team’s capabilities and maturity
Ensure on time approval of payroll activities using site approved software like ADP.
Process Execution / Continuous Improvement:
Provide a leadership presence on the manufacturing floor
Champion standard work to drive consistent use of best practices across teams
This position requires the execution of maintenance standard work (but not limited to PM01, PM02 work orders)
Support and Sponsor the Manufacturing schedule
Work all site shutdowns, slowdowns, holidays, and weekends per schedule/as needed. This is a Night shift 2x2x3 6 PM - 6 AM schedule
Regularly help the team troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime and maintain product quality
Represent Maintenance on project teams as needed
Strong sponsor for the problem-solving efforts and solutions offered by other shifts and teams
Line clearance LOTO and permit writing for maintenance activities, Safety Management Information Systems (SMIS)
Knowledge of electrical maintenance and repair of electrical systems and equipment
Actively lead the Tier 1 Process and participate in the Tier 2 as required
Initiate SOP/PM/Calibration redlines and revisions
Communication:
Lead and support daily meetings to facilitate flow of information up/down through the organization
Hold regular team meetings to cascade information and collect team feedback
Provide clear consistent communication from shift to shift
Escalate issues as needed to ensure the right support/awareness is given to issues as they arise
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert during tours to provide area/process overview information to visitors/auditors upon request
Quality & Safety Compliance:
Foster strong safety culture on the team through actions, coaching, and prioritization
Coach individuals when reporting safety issues and completing corrective/preventative actions
Drive culture of compliance through actions, consistent quality-driven decision making, and coaching of the team (e.g. documentation, housekeeping, area 5S, etc.)
Participate in safety/regulatory audits (i.e. tours, topic discussion)
Financial:
Coach the team to ensure inventory transactions are complete, timely, and accurate
Manage team staffing and overtime to support customer demand while meeting budget targets
Recognize and communicate opportunities for cost savings
Education:
Required:
High School Diploma and minimum of six (8) years of maintenance, manufacturing, or military experience.
A.S. in Business, Science or Engineering and/or a minimum of six (6) years of maintenance, manufacturing, or military experience
CMRP, CRL or any similar Maintenance related certification is a plus.
Preferred:
B.S. in Electronics or Engineering with four (4) years of maintenance, manufacturing, or military experience
CMRP, CRL or similar Maintenance certification
Required Experience and Skills:
Direct supervisory experience of maintenance and/or manufacturing technicians.
Experience working in a clean room or GMP/regulated manufacturing environment
Able to qualify and maintain Grade A gowning
Computer fluency, including thorough knowledge of Delta V, MES, SAP, etc. is preferred
Leadership and interpersonal skills to motivate direct reports and peers to excel and "own" the process
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Flexibility to perform various tasks to support the business.
Lean, Six Sigma, KATA problem solving skills
Ability to prioritize, align and simply to focus on and obtain business results
Previous experience training individuals in complex manufacturing / work environments
Meeting Facilitation/Training/Presentation Skills
Planning, Implementing Directing, Control, Decision Making
Ethics and Integrity
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. VetJobs #EBRG MSJR
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.
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
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”.
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
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:
RegularRelocation:
DomesticVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
10%Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not ApplicableShift:
3rd - NightValid Driving License:
NoHazardous Material(s):
N/AOfficial account of Jobstore.
Job Description
The Senior Maintenance Technician is responsible for providing equipment troubleshooting and maintenance support for a new product feasibility project/manufacturing support. Support updates to standard operating procedures (SOP's) and preventative maintenance (PM's) plans, as requested. Responsible for written documentation of activities. Responsible for SAP transactions and change control activities including spare part lists and Preventative Maintenance (PMs) plans. Actively supports, participates, and embraces an inclusive team culture including significant interaction with Operations, Quality, Automation, Technology, and other groups as required.
Responsible for supporting:
Process Equipment (e.g. tanks/bioreactors, filtration skids, chromatography columns)
Support Equipment (e.g. washers, autoclaves, tube welders/sealers, WFI stills, Clean steam generation)
Automated Systems (e.g. Distributed Control System (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), robotics, Building Automation System (BAS))
Clean-In-Place (CIP) Systems
Maintenance Equipment (e.g. tools and calibration equipment)
Support to Digital Platforms (e.g. SAP, ProCal, Brady)
Initiate and complete routine calibration tasks, work with and troubleshoot complex process systems
Contributes to the performance and results of the department
Identifies and resolves technical and operational problems; collaborates with peers to resolve problems that cross into inter-related units
Assisting in the identification, development, and implementation of new systems which enhances the operation and/or engineering processes
Decisions are guided by policies, procedures, and business plan; receives guidance from manager
Manage multiple priorities and advance several tasks in parallel
Must be flexible to perform all the following functions and other tasks, as needed:
Ability to work with and troubleshoot complex process systems to include bioreactors, filtration skids, chromatography columns, washers, autoclaves, and CIP skids.
Testing, adjustment, maintenance, repair, calibration and troubleshooting of complex automated process equipment.
Support updates of standard operating procedures (SOPs), preventative maintenance (PM) plans/calibration procedures, task lists, etc., as required.
Identify spare parts for preventive maintenance plans.
Interface with other departments, contractors and disciplines on scheduling repairs and maintenance of clean utility systems
Assists with execution of automation, validation, and additional testing, as required
Responsible for written documentation of activities
Completes preventative maintenance and calibration work orders, resolves deviations, and evaluates equipment performance for efficient operation.
Efficient and safe maintenance and repair of equipment using Hazardous Energy Control Procedures
Compliance with current good manufacturing procedures(cGMP), safety and environmental requirements/regulations/guidelines
Effective maintenance, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills required
Ability to manage multiple priorities and advance several tasks in parallel
Demonstrated instrumentation aptitude
Proficient in the use of general hand and power tools, instruments and testing apparatus commonly used in maintenance and instrumentation.
Ability to read P&ID's, electrical drawings, blueprints, etc.
Routine shift will be 2-2-3, 12-hour day shift schedule, including holidays and alternating weekends. Required to support an on-call schedule for off-day and weekends. Successful candidate will be required to work an 8-hour weekday schedule until shift is required.
Required Education and Experience:
High School Diploma/GED or higher
Two years of plant maintenance and/or calibration experience with knowledge of technical craft skills (instrumentation, electrical, plumbing, advanced mechanical, HVAC, and/or multi-stage refrigeration systems)
Required Experience and familiarity of regulatory requirements in accordance with GMP manufacturing operations
Preferred Education and Experience:
Five years of plant maintenance and/or calibration experience with knowledge of technical craft skills (instrumentation, electrical, plumbing, advanced mechanical, HVAC, and/or multi-stage refrigeration systems
Associate's degree in industrial systems, Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical or Instrumentation
Experience working in a clean room or GMP/regulated manufacturing environment
Operation, maintenance and/or troubleshooting experience with automated process equipment in the biopharmaceutical field
Experience with GMP compliant calibration and/or maintenance database systems.
Knowledge of SAP and DeltaV and Procal.
Physical Requirements:
Willing and able to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders and stairs, work on platforms and equipment above floor level.
Walking, bending, crawling and stooping are required.
Required to wear personal protective equipment including safety glasses, earplugs, gloves, hard hats, safety harnesses, etc.
Position requires clean room gowning during performance of job duties
Skills:
Effective communication both written and oral
Effective Calibration/Instrumentation Skills
Effective maintenance, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Working knowledge of regulatory requirements in accordance with GMP manufacturing operations.
Proficiency in computer systems and applications including but not limited to: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), CMMS Calibration/Maintenance Database Systems.
Must demonstrate adept leadership skills.
Strong planning, scheduling, and time management skills.
Available for “On-Call” work rotation (during off-hours) and weekend overtime, as needed.
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. VETJOBS TechnicianDurham MSJR #EBRG
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.
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
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”.
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
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:
RegularRelocation:
No relocationVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
10%Flexible Work Arrangements:
Shift:
1st - DayValid Driving License:
YesHazardous Material(s):
cleaning suppliesOfficial account of Jobstore.
Job Description
Job Description
Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset striving for continuous improvement. We work in the local plant connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.
The Maurice R. Hilleman Center for Vaccine Manufacturing is located in Durham, NC. This state-of-the-art facility established in 2004, manufactures our Company lifesaving vaccines in bulk and finished forms. Due to the importance of this facility in our Company Vaccine Manufacturing network, the facility has seen rapid growth in production volumes and new employees over the last several years; currently Durham employs 1,000+ people.
This position is in direct support of our Upstream Fermentation manufacturing process for Bulk Drug Substance. Focused areas of responsibility include but are not limited to activities of: Media Preparation, Fermentation, Tangential Flow Filtration, Process Monitoring, Sampling, and area cleaning.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to;
Support operations production through start-up and commissioning and qualification through licensure and ramp up.
Working in conjunction with all appropriate personnel, performs manual and automated operations, general maintenance and support functions necessary for production.
Provides and/or authors all documentation and clerical functions necessary to allow proper accountability and traceability of product.
Maintains, inventories, and transports all required equipment, materials, supplies and products. Ensures shipment criteria and timely availability and delivery.
Performs general maintenance and assists or ability in troubleshooting of equipment independently.
Performs housekeeping in all work areas. Executes facility decontamination according to procedures. Maintains, cleans and prepares equipment used in production.
Performs sampling/in-process testing supporting the manufacturing and validation process for current process.
Provides timely delivery of sample and other materials as required to appropriate laboratories, coordinating with Quality and Logistics as required.
Attends and actively participates in HAZOPS, waste walkthroughs, 5S, kaizen events, or any other operations, lean six-sigma, quality, safety or environmental training/initiatives as required.
Self-motivated to maintain own training status and ability to train others.
Participate in document design activities working alongside operations team members to develop reliable, consistent manufacturing processes that meet cGMP requirements.
Education Minimum Requirement:
High School Diploma/GED or higher
Minimum Required Experience and Skills:
Minimum 1-year relevant work experience in GMP environment or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or Life Science in lieu of experience.
Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills.
Must be willing and able to lift 50 lbs and work on elevated platforms.
Must be willing to work 12-hour shifts:
If day position hours will be 7am-7pm.
If night position hours will be 7pm-7am.
(THIS POSITION WILL BE DAYLIGHT M-F 8-5 INITIALLY AND WILL TRANSITION IN 2024 TO NIGHT SHIFT.)
Must be willing to work a 2-2-3 schedule (2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on) which includes every other weekend.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Experience training others through hands-on training.
Experience with on-the-floor cGMP manufacturing and familiarity with regulatory requirements.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.
Travel: 0%
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.
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
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”.
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
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:
RegularRelocation:
No relocationVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
No Travel RequiredFlexible Work Arrangements:
Not ApplicableShift:
Not IndicatedValid Driving License:
NoHazardous Material(s):
N/AOfficial account of Jobstore.
Job Description
This position is in direct support of our Sterile Supply manufacturing process for Bulk Drug Substance. Focused areas of responsibility include but are not limited to activities of: Component Assembly, GMP Autoclaves, Dry Heat Ovens, Parts Washers, and area cleaning
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to;
Support operations production through start-up and commissioning and qualification through licensure and ramp up.
Working in conjunction with all appropriate personnel, performs manual and automated operations, general maintenance and support functions necessary for production.
Provides and/or authors all documentation and clerical functions necessary to allow proper accountability and traceability of product.
Maintains, inventories, and transports all required equipment, materials, supplies and products. Ensures shipment criteria and timely availability and delivery.
Performs general maintenance and assists or ability in troubleshooting of equipment independently.
Performs housekeeping in all work areas. Executes facility decontamination according to procedures. Maintains, cleans and prepares equipment used in production.
Performs sampling/in-process testing supporting the manufacturing and validation process for current process.
Provides timely delivery of sample and other materials as required to appropriate laboratories, coordinating with Quality and Logistics as required.
Attends and actively participates in HAZOPS, waste walkthroughs, 5S, kaizen events, or any other operations, lean six-sigma, quality, safety or environmental training/initiatives as required.
Self-motivated to maintain own training status and ability to train others.
Participate in document design activities working alongside operations team members to develop reliable, consistent manufacturing processes that meet cGMP requirements.
Travel: 0%
Position Qualification:
Education Minimum Requirement:
High School Diploma/GED or higher
Minimum Required Experience and Skills:
Minimum 1-year relevant work experience in GMP environment or Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or Life Science in lieu of experience.
Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills
Must be willing and able to lift 50 lbs and work on elevated platforms
Must be willing to work 12-hour shifts:
If day position hours will be 7am-7pm.
If night position hours will be 7pm-7am.
Must be willing to work a 2-2-3 schedule (2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on) which includes every other weekend.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Experience training others through hands-on training
Experience with on-the-floor cGMP manufacturing and familiarity with regulatory requirements
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a part of a team
#EBRG
VetJobs
MSJR
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.
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
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”.
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
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:
RegularRelocation:
No relocationVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
No Travel RequiredFlexible Work Arrangements:
Not ApplicableShift:
Not IndicatedValid Driving License:
NoHazardous Material(s):
N/AOfficial account of Jobstore.
Job Description
Position Description:
Senior Fermentation Operations Technician (Days)
This position is in direct support of our Upstream Fermentation manufacturing process for Bulk Drug Substance. Focused areas of responsibility include but are not limited to activities of: Media Preparation, Fermentation, Tangential Flow Filtration, Process Monitoring, Sampling, and area cleaning.
As a Senior Technician you will be an energetic leader with strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills responsible for supporting the manufacturing process. Individual will possess the ability to lead a small team, train others and contribute to process improvements.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to;
Support operations production through start-up and commissioning and qualification through licensure and ramp up.
Participate in document design activities working alongside operations team members to develop reliable, consistent manufacturing processes that meet cGMP requirements.
Promote a culture of visibility and accuracy of the project schedule and update dashboards accordingly to highlight project status to critical milestones.
Working in conjunction with all appropriate personnel, performs manual and automated operations, general maintenance and support functions necessary for the production.
Provides and/or authors all documentation and clerical functions necessary to allow proper accountability and traceability of product.
Maintains, inventories, and transports all required equipment, materials, supplies and products. Ensures shipment criteria and timely availability and delivery.
Performs general maintenance and assists or ability in troubleshooting of equipment independently.
Performs sampling/in-process testing supporting the manufacturing and validation process for current process.
Provides timely delivery of sample and other materials as required to appropriate laboratories, coordinating with Quality and Logistics as required.
Performs housekeeping in all work areas. Executes facility decontamination according to procedures. Maintains, cleans and prepares equipment used in production.
Identifies and addresses compliance, environmental, safety, and process deviations as appropriate while notifying appropriate personnel.
Serves on safety, quality and other committees as required.
Actively participate on cross-functional manufacturing teams to advance projects goals and deliverables related to the vaccine process.
Attends and actively participates in HAZOPS, waste walkthroughs, 5S, kaizen events, or any other operations, lean six-sigma, quality, safety or environmental training/initiatives as required.
Self-motivated to maintain own training status and ability to train others.
Works independently, Trains others, and ability to trouble shoot, Subject Matter Expert in automated systems (SAP, MES, DeltaV).
Travel: 0%
Position Qualifications:
Education Minimum Requirement:
High School Diploma/GED or higher
Minimum Required Experience and Skills:
Minimum 2 years relevant work experience in GMP environment
Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills.
Must be willing and able to lift 50 lbs and work on elevated platforms.
Must be willing to work 12-hour shifts:
If day position hours will be 7am-7pm.
If night position hours will be 7pm-7am.
Must be willing to work a 2-2-3 schedule (2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on) which includes every other weekend.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Demonstrated 1-2 years of leadership experience.
Minimum associate degree in science or related field
Applicable mechanical and project management experience
Proficiency with automated systems (MES, SAP, DeltaV)
Experience training others and/or leading hands-on or instructor-led training.
Experience with on-the-floor cGMP manufacturing and familiarity with regulatory requirements.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.
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.
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
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”.
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
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:
RegularRelocation:
No relocationVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
10%Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not ApplicableShift:
Not IndicatedValid Driving License:
NoHazardous Material(s):
N/AOfficial account of Jobstore.
Job Description
Job Description:
The Maurice R. Hilleman Center for Vaccine Manufacturing is located in Durham, NC. This state-of-the-art facility established in 2004, manufactures our Company lifesaving vaccines in bulk and finished forms. Due to the importance of this facility in our Company Vaccine Manufacturing network, the facility has seen rapid growth in production volumes and new employees over the last several years; currently Durham employs 1,000+ people.
This position is in direct support of our Upstream Fermentation manufacturing process for Bulk Drug Substance. Focused areas of responsibility include but are not limited to activities of: Media Preparation, Fermentation, Tangential Flow Filtration, Process Monitoring, Sampling, and area cleaning. As a Senior Technician you will be an energetic leader with strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills responsible for supporting the manufacturing process. Individual will possess the ability to lead a small team, train others and contribute to process improvements.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Support operations production through start-up and commissioning and qualification through licensure and ramp up.
Participate in document design activities working alongside operations team members to develop reliable, consistent manufacturing processes that meet cGMP requirements.
Promote a culture of visibility and accuracy of the project schedule and update dashboards accordingly to highlight project status to critical milestones.
Working in conjunction with all appropriate personnel, performs manual and automated operations, general maintenance and support functions necessary for the production.
Provides and/or authors all documentation and clerical functions necessary to allow proper accountability and traceability of product.
Maintains, inventories, and transports all required equipment, materials, supplies and products. Ensures shipment criteria and timely availability and delivery.
Performs general maintenance and assists or ability in troubleshooting of equipment independently
Performs sampling/in-process testing supporting the manufacturing and validation process for current process
Provides timely delivery of sample and other materials as required to appropriate laboratories, coordinating with Quality and Logistics as required.
Performs housekeeping in all work areas. Executes facility decontamination according to procedures. Maintains, cleans and prepares equipment used in production.
Identifies and addresses compliance, environmental, safety, and process deviations as appropriate while notifying appropriate personnel.
Serves on safety, quality and other committees as required.
Actively participate on cross-functional manufacturing teams to advance projects goals and deliverables related to the vaccine process.
Attends and actively participates in HAZOPS, waste walkthroughs, 5S, kaizen events, or any other operations, lean six-sigma, quality, safety or environmental training/initiatives as required.
Self-motivated to maintain own training status and ability to train others.
Works independently, Trains others, and ability to trouble shoot, Subject Matter Expert in automated systems (SAP, MES, DeltaV).
Education Minimum Requirement:
High School Diploma/GED or higher
Minimum Required Experience and Skills:
Minimum 2 years relevant work experience in GMP environment
Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills
Must be willing and able to lift 50 lbs and work on elevated platforms
Must be willing to work 12-hour shifts:
If day position hours will be 7am-7pm.
If night position hours will be 7pm-7am.
(THIS POSITION WILL BE DAYLIGHT M-F 8-5 INITIALLY AND WILL TRANSITION IN 2024 TO NIGHT SHIFT.)
Must be willing to work a 2-2-3 schedule (2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on) which includes every other weekend.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Demonstrated 1-2 years of leadership experience
Minimum associate degree in science or related field
Applicable mechanical and project management experience
Proficiency with automated systems (MES, SAP, DeltaV)
Experience training others and/or leading hands-on or instructor-led training
Experience with on-the-floor cGMP manufacturing and familiarity with regulatory requirements
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a part of a team
Travel: 0%
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.
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
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”.
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
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:
RegularRelocation:
No relocationVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
No Travel RequiredFlexible Work Arrangements:
Not ApplicableShift:
3rd - NightValid Driving License:
NoHazardous Material(s):
YesOfficial account of Jobstore.
Job Description
This position is in direct support of our Sterile Supply manufacturing process for Bulk Drug Substance. Focused areas of responsibility include but are not limited to activities of: Component Assembly, GMP Autoclaves, Dry Heat Ovens, Parts Washers, and area cleaning.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to;
Support operations production through start-up and commissioning and qualification through licensure and ramp up.
Working in conjunction with all appropriate personnel, performs manual and automated operations, general maintenance and support functions necessary for production.
Provides and/or authors all documentation and clerical functions necessary to allow proper accountability and traceability of product.
Maintains, inventories, and transports all required equipment, materials, supplies and products. Ensures shipment criteria and timely availability and delivery.
Performs general maintenance and assists or ability in troubleshooting of equipment independently.
Performs housekeeping in all work areas. Executes facility decontamination according to procedures. Maintains, cleans and prepares equipment used in production.
Performs sampling/in-process testing supporting the manufacturing and validation process for current process.
Provides timely delivery of sample and other materials as required to appropriate laboratories, coordinating with Quality and Logistics as required.
Attends and actively participates in HAZOPS, waste walkthroughs, 5S, kaizen events, or any other operations, lean six-sigma, quality, safety or environmental training/initiatives as required.
Self-motivated to maintain own training status and ability to train others.
Participate in document design activities working alongside operations team members to develop reliable, consistent manufacturing processes that meet cGMP requirements.
Travel: 0%
Position Qualifications:
Education Minimum Requirement:
High School Diploma/GED or higher
Required Experience and Skills:
1 year of manufacturing work experience or Associates Degree in science or related field in lieu of experience.
Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills
Must be willing and able to lift 50 lbs and work on elevated platforms
Must be willing to work 12-hour shifts:
If day position hours will be 7am-7pm.
If night position hours will be 7pm-7am.
Must be willing to work a 2-2-3 schedule (2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on) which includes every other weekend.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Bioworks Certificate in addition to minimum required experience and skills.
Experience training others through hands-on training
Experience with on-the-floor cGMP manufacturing and familiarity with regulatory requirements
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a part of a team
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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.
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
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”.
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
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:
RegularRelocation:
No relocationVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
No Travel RequiredFlexible Work Arrangements:
Not ApplicableShift:
Not IndicatedValid Driving License:
NoHazardous Material(s):
NAOfficial account of Jobstore.
Job Description
Job Description:
The Maurice R. Hilleman Center for Vaccine Manufacturing is located in Durham, NC. This state-of-the-art facility established in 2004, manufactures our Company lifesaving vaccines in bulk and finished forms. Due to the importance of this facility in our Company Vaccine Manufacturing network, the facility has seen rapid growth in production volumes and new employees over the last several years; currently Durham employs 1,000+ people.
This position is in direct support of our Upstream Fermentation manufacturing process for Bulk Drug Substance. Focused areas of responsibility include but are not limited to activities of: Media Preparation, Fermentation, Tangential Flow Filtration, Process Monitoring, Sampling, and area cleaning.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Support operations production through start-up and commissioning and qualification through licensure and ramp up.
Working in conjunction with all appropriate personnel, performs manual and automated operations, general maintenance and support functions necessary for production.
Provides and/or authors all documentation and clerical functions necessary to allow proper accountability and traceability of product.
Maintains, inventories, and transports all required equipment, materials, supplies and products. Ensures shipment criteria and timely availability and delivery.
Performs general maintenance and assists or ability in troubleshooting of equipment independently.
Performs housekeeping in all work areas. Executes facility decontamination according to procedures. Maintains, cleans and prepares equipment used in production.
Performs sampling/in-process testing supporting the manufacturing and validation process for current process.
Provides timely delivery of sample and other materials as required to appropriate laboratories, coordinating with Quality and Logistics as required.
Attends and actively participates in HAZOPS, waste walkthroughs, 5S, kaizen events, or any other operations, lean six-sigma, quality, safety or environmental training/initiatives as required.
Self-motivated to maintain own training status and ability to train others.
Participate in document design activities working alongside operations team members to develop reliable, consistent manufacturing processes that meet cGMP requirements.
Education Minimum Requirement:
High School Diploma/GED or higher
Minimum Required Experience and Skills:
Minimum 1-year relevant work experience in GMP environment or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or Life Science in lieu of experience.
Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills.
Must be willing and able to lift 50 lbs and work on elevated platforms.
Must be willing to work 12-hour shifts:
If day position hours will be 7am-7pm.
If night position hours will be 7pm-7am.
Must be willing to work a 2-2-3 schedule (2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on) which includes every other weekend.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Experience training others through hands-on training.
Experience with on-the-floor cGMP manufacturing and familiarity with regulatory requirements.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.
Travel: 0%
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MSJR
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.
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
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”.
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
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:
RegularRelocation:
VISA Sponsorship:
Travel Requirements:
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not ApplicableShift:
Valid Driving License:
Hazardous Material(s):
Official account of Jobstore.
Job Description
We are seeking a Growth and Improvement minded Senior Maintenance Technician | HVAC & Refrigeration that can help drive our Strategic Operating Priorities.
Invent | Pursue the Most Promising Internal and External Science to Address Significant Unmet Medical Needs
Execute | Prioritize Resources Behind Our Key Growth Drivers (Oncology, Vaccines, Select Specialty Areas, Animal Health) While Optimizing Our Base Business)
Adapt | Develop Our People, Culture and Business Model to Evolve with a Dynamic Landscape
Diverse Talent | We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment with supporting leadership behaviors because having a high-performing, engaged workforce is critical to our ability to deliver innovative solutions to patients and customers around the world
Values and Standards | Our Steadfast Commitment to Our Values and Standards will Continue to Guide Us as We Take on New Challenges and Will Always be Fundamental to Our Success – They are a Competitive Advantage for Us
Summary, Focus and Purpose
The Senior Maintenance Technician | HVAC & Refrigeration is accountable for providing maintenance and troubleshooting supporting vaccine process equipment operations.
Key Functions
Work Independently and as a Team member with Integrity | Precision | Accomplishment | Motivational Ambition | Respect | Inclusion
Take appropriate action to correct maintenance problems
Able to function in a team-based empowered culture | Seeks ideas and information on how to improve customer service involving internal and external customers
Applies knowledge of the overall supply chain to efficiently complete work tasks which is key in fulfilling the duties of collaborating in the creation of SOPs and preventative maintenance plans
Writing and maintaining accurate documentation of activities
Undertaking SAP transactions and change control activities including spare part lists and preventative maintenance plans
Actively supports, participates and embraces a team culture including significant interaction with operations, quality, automation, technology, and other groups
HVAC/R equipment (air handling units, building automation systems, -70 freezers and 2-8C cold rooms, refrigerators, heating hot water skids, incubators, etc.)
Support Systems (plant steam condensate systems in relation to air handling unit maintenance, operations, and reliability)
Automated systems (e.g., Distributed Control System, Programmable Logic Controllers)
Maintenance equipment (e.g., tools, calibration equipment, meters, and anemometers)
Installation, testing, adjustment, maintenance, repair, calibration and troubleshooting of complex automated process equipment
Interact with vendors other departments, contractors and disciplines on scheduling repairs, maintenance/projects, equipment testing, parts, troubleshooting and coordination activities like FAT, SAT, design reviews, and engineering assessments
Participates in the establishment and improvement of new and existing process equipment
Maintain utility equipment by developing/installing new equipment, completing validation protocols, documenting work using a computerized maintenance management system and other duties as requested by the Utility Maintenance Manager
Provides technical specifications and information to Quality, Manufacturing, Process-Project Engineers
Aids in the development of SOPs, engineering change requests, preventative maintenance plans/calibration procedures, task lists, etc.
Ensures appropriate spare part inventories are established and maintained
Actively participates in safety initiatives, including shop floor audits
Efficient and safe maintenance and repair of equipment using Lock-out Tag-out and Hazardous Energy Control Procedure updates
Completes in-depth troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment | Conducts preventative maintenance inspections and prepares inspection reports concerning the operation of equipment and mechanical condition of the equipment
Prepares technical documentation and preventative maintenance procedures when needed | Provides training to others | Completes written documentation of work completed
Executes SAP transactions including spare parts management and PM change control
Monitors calibration, maintenance, and equipment/utilities operations performance by analyzing completed work orders with an emphasis on reducing reactive work and increasing reliability
Aids in equipment and instrumentation related atypical investigations
Compliance with cGMP, safety and environmental requirements/regulations/guidelines
Ability to manage multiple priorities and advance several tasks in parallel
Proficient in the use of general hand and power tools, instruments, and testing apparatus commonly used in maintenance and instrumentation
Ability to read P&ID's, electrical drawings, blueprints, etc.
Shift and Hours
Night Shift 12.5 Hour (2-2-3) Rotation from 6:00 PM-6:30 AM | 2-2-3 = Two Days On | Two Days Off | Three Days On | Alternating Weekends and Holidays | Starts as 1st Shift Monday to Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM until trained
On-call Work Rotation during off-hours and weekend overtime
Education & Certification
Required | High School Diploma/GED or higher and Universal Refrigerant Recovery Certification (EPA 608 Certification)
Preferred | Associate Degree in Industrial Systems, Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical or Instrumentation and Universal Refrigerant Recovery Certification (EPA 608 Certification)
Required
Two years HVAC/R experience with knowledge of technical craft skills (instrumentation, electrical, plumbing, advanced mechanical, and/or multi-stage refrigeration systems)
Working knowledge of regulatory requirements in accordance with GMP operations
BAS, HVAC/R and instrumentation troubleshooting skills
Able to read electrical prints, and control loops
Able to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders and stairs, work on platforms and equipment above floor level | Walking, bending, crawling and stooping
Proficiency in computer systems and applications including but not limited to: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook), Programmable Logic Controllers, Calibration/Maintenance Database Systems
Strategic leadership skills with principled and positive verbal and written communication skills
Intelligent planning, scheduling, and time management skills
Preferred
Five years relevant HVAC/Refrigeration experience
Clean room or GMP regulated environment
Knowledge of industrial refrigeration systems which includes, cascade refrigeration systems, and absorption systems
Regulated industry such as FDA
Desiccant dehumidification system room pressure controls
Industrial experience involving utility system generation, distribution and control and strong knowledge of steam, compressed air, refrigeration and water systems
Installation, operation, maintenance and/or troubleshooting experience with automated process equipment in the biopharmaceutical field
GMP compliant calibration and/or maintenance database systems
Knowledge of SAP and Delta V
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. MSJR, TechnicianDurham, #EBRG VETJOBS
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.
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
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”.
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
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:
RegularRelocation:
DomesticVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
No Travel RequiredFlexible Work Arrangements:
Shift:
3rd - NightValid Driving License:
NoHazardous Material(s):
NoneOfficial account of Jobstore.
Job Description
Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset striving for continuous improvement. We work in the local plant connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.
Ability to perform routine maintenance tasks, work with and troubleshoot complex process systems, including but not limited to:
Utility Equipment (e.g. boilers, chillers, Cooling towers air compressors, waste deactivation systems)
Clean Utility Equipment (e.g. HVAC, Clean steam generators, Water-For-Injection generation/distribution, reverse osmosis skids, compressed gas systems)
Automated Systems (e.g. Distributed Control System (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC))
Clean-In-Place (CIP) Systems
Maintenance Equipment (e.g. tools and calibration equipment)
Assist with execution of calibration, automation, validation and additional testing, as required
Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plan; receives guidance from manager.
Contributes to the performance and results of the department.
Identifies and resolves technical and operational problems; collaborates with peers to resolve problems that cross into inter-related units
Assist in the identification, development, and implementation of new systems which enhances the operation and/or engineering processes.
Quality & Safety Compliance:
The successful candidate should be able to examine an issue from diverse perspectives (safety, compliance, automation, equipment, process, and people) in order to best understand and identify root cause.
Efficient and safe maintenance and repair of equipment using Hazardous Energy Control Procedures
Required to wear personal protective equipment including safety glasses, earplugs, gloves, hard hats, safety harnesses, etc.
Position requires clean room gowning during performance of job duties
Actively supports safety initiatives, including shop floor audits, lockout/tagout and Hazardous Energy Control Procedure updates
Education Minimum Requirement:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Required Experience and Skills:
1 year of plant maintenance experience with knowledge of technical craft skills (instrumentation, electrical, plumbing, advanced mechanical, HVAC, and/or multi-stage refrigeration systems).Good oral and written communication skills
Proficiency in computer systems and applications including but not limited to: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), CMMS Calibration/Maintenance Database Systems
Effective maintenance, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills required
Physical requirements – Must be willing and able to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders and stairs, work on platforms and equipment above floor level. Walking, bending, crawling, and stooping is required.
Night Shift 12.5 Hour (2-2-3) Rotation from 6:00 PM-6:30 AM | 2-2-3 = Two Days On | Two Days Off | Three Days On | Alternating Weekends and Holidays.
Available for “On-Call” work rotation (during off-hours) and weekend overtime, as needed.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Associate Degree in Industrial Systems, Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical or Instrumentation
SAP experience related to plant maintenance and spare parts procurement systems
cGMP experience in a sterile, bulk or finished pharmaceutical environment
Experience authoring PM/calibration job plans and management of spare parts
Installation, operation, maintenance and/or troubleshooting experience with utility and Clean utility equipment such as boilers, chillers, Cooling towers, air compressors, waste deactivation systems, HVAC, clean steam, WFI.
Ability to read P&ID's, electrical drawings, blueprints, etc.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and advance several tasks in parallel
Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC’s, Siemens Apogee BAS.
Refrigeration, HVAC, Electrical or Plumbing license.
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. MSJR VETJOBS TechnicianDurham #EBRG
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.
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
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”.
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
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:
RegularRelocation:
DomesticVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
10%Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not ApplicableShift:
3rd - NightValid Driving License:
NoHazardous Material(s):
Cleaning suppliesOfficial account of Jobstore.
Job Description
Position Description:
Senior Technician, Maintenance
The Senior Maintenance Technician is responsible for providing equipment troubleshooting and maintenance support for ongoing facility facility/manufacturing operation and support growth initiatives at the site. Assists in and develops standard operating procedures (SOP's) and preventative maintenance (PM's) plans. Responsible for written documentation of activities. Responsible for SAP transactions and change control activities including spare part lists and Preventative Maintenance (PMs) plans. Actively supports, participates and embraces an inclusive team culture including significant interaction with Operations, Quality, Automation, Technology, and other groups as required.
The Lab Senior Maintenance Technician will provide maintenance supporting vaccine process equipment operations. Takes appropriate action to correct Plant Engineering maintenance problems. Responsible for supporting our Manufacturing Division, Divisional site mission by assuring quality of products and services are of the highest quality, optimal cost, and delivered on schedule. Responsible for supporting departmental vision that will provide for continuous improvement in all aspects of the operation.
Must be able to function in a team-based empowered culture but perform successfully as an individual. Seeks ideas and information on how to improve customer service involving internal and external customers. Applies knowledge of the overall supply chain to efficiently complete work tasks.
Lab Equipment and Utility Skills Concentration
A primary knowledge in the industrial lab equipment and clean utilities is required, specifically RO water, pure water, clean steam generators, autoclaves and isolators. The Technician is responsible for providing equipment troubleshooting and maintenance support for production facility/manufacturing operation. This individual will partner with Quality Operations (QO) Lab Plant Engineering Management as well as the respective lab managers to provide equipment services to the QO lab in Durham, NC.. Must be able to read electrical prints, P&ID's and understand P&ID control loops. Extensive industrial experience involving utility systems with a strong knowledge of HVAC, steam, potable water is necessary. Knowledge of Siemens "APOGEE/Desigo" BAS is preferred.
Responsible for supporting:
Utility Equipment (e.g. Clean steam generators, Water-For-Injection generation/distribution, reverse osmosis skids, vapor compression stills, compressed gas systems)
Automated Systems (e.g. Distributed Control System (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC))
Maintenance Equipment (e.g. tools and calibration equipment)
Lab equipment / instrument calibrations and maintenance; Autoclaves and Mechanical equipment
HVAC/ Refrigeration systems, Chilled water, Glycol, plant steam and condensate systems.
Electrical distribution systems, Motor control systems, generators and ATS systems, VFD’s
Must be flexible to perform all the following functions and other tasks, as needed:
Ability to work with and troubleshoot complex process systems.
Routine maintenance tasks including but not limited to diaphragm/gasket replacement, equipment lubrication, filter changes, rotating equipment inspection, and adjustments to process equipment as needed.
Installation, testing, adjustment, maintenance, repair, calibration and troubleshooting of complex automated process equipment.
Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), engineering change request (ECRs), preventative maintenance (PM) plans/calibration procedures, task lists, etc., as required.
Work compliance systems for maintaining PM program and assessing equipment – SAP, ProCal, Lab X, Pi. Could include approving calibrations, adding new equipment, completing work orders.
Order and maintain spare parts for assigned process equipment, and place in MRO system
Interface with other departments, contractors and disciplines on scheduling repairs and maintenance of equipment/utility systems.
Assist with execution of calibration, automation, validation and additional testing, as required
Work within a team to perform maintenance and troubleshooting activities. Completes preventative maintenance and calibration work orders, resolves deviations and evaluates equipment performance for efficient operation.
Leads others in seeking out ideas and information to improve customer service. Demonstrates ability to meet customer expectations in term of quality/quantity and on-time delivery as appropriate.
Identifies revisions, deletions, or additions to the calibration and maintenance programs to ensure that calibration and maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with established safety, GMP, and calibration/maintenance procedures.
Facilitates contractors by obtaining bids, review contracts, supervises work execution, and follows-up on contract work including the auditing of time and material reports
Oversee and maintain schedule adherence and unplanned calibrations, and maintenance. Troubleshoots equipment and performs necessary repairs Ensure applicable equipment and systems are maintained in a compliant state
Perform other tasks as requested by site management to meet the requirements and goals for execution against site strategy for growing business operations.
Efficient and safe maintenance and repair of equipment using Hazardous Energy Control Procedures.
Compliance with current good manufacturing procedures(cGMP), safety and environmental requirements/regulations/guidelines.
Effective communication both written and oral.
Physical requirements – Must be able to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders and stairs, work on platforms and equipment above floor level.
Provide clear consistent communication from shift to shift
Walking, bending, crawling, and stooping is required.
Required to wear personal protective equipment including safety glasses, earplugs, gloves, hard hats, safety harnesses, etc.
Position requires clean room gowning during performance of job duties.
Effective maintenance, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills required.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and advance several tasks in parallel and lead to completion.
Leads others in seeking out ideas and information to improve customer service. Demonstrates ability to meet customer expectations in term of quality/quantity and on-time delivery as appropriate.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
Proficient in the use of general hand and power tools, instruments and testing apparatus commonly used in maintenance and instrumentation.
Ability to read P&ID's, electrical drawings, blueprints, etc.
Routine shift will be day. Required to support an on-call schedule on nights and weekends. Successful candidate will be required to work a flexible schedule accommodating COVID 19 company restrictions.
Required to support 2 shutdowns/yr, maybe during holidays.
Position Qualifications:
Education Minimum Requirement:
High School Diploma/GED or higher
Required Experience and Skills:
Minimum of 2 years of plant maintenance experience with knowledge of technical craft skills (instrumentation, electrical, plumbing, advanced mechanical, HVAC, and/or multi-stage refrigeration systems).
Working knowledge of regulatory requirements in accordance with GMP manufacturing operations.
Willing and able to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders and stairs, work on platforms and equipment above floor level. Walking, bending, crawling and stooping are required.
Proficiency in computer systems and applications including but not limited to: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), CMMS Calibration/Maintenance Database Systems.
Must demonstrate strong leadership skills, and good oral and written communication skills.
Strong planning, scheduling, and time management skills
Available for “On-Call” work rotation (during off-hours) and weekend overtime.
Proficiency in the use and knowledge of PCs (Hardware & Software) including Microsoft Windows platform
Instrumentation troubleshooting skills
Must be able to read electrical prints, P&ID's, and understand P&ID control loops
Excellent documentation and verbal communication skills
Must possess the ability to work effectively with peers, and display strong interpersonal and organizational skills and individual aptitude.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Associate Degree in Industrial Systems, Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical or Instrumentation
Experience working in a clean room or GMP/regulated manufacturing environment
Installation, operation, maintenance and/or troubleshooting experience with automated process equipment in the biopharmaceutical field
Experience with GMP compliant calibration and/or maintenance database systems.
Knowledge of SAP and Allen Bradley PLC’s, Siemens Apogee BAS.
Extensive knowledge of industrial HVAC and building automation systems
Experience working in a regulated industry such as FDA
Desiccant Dehumidification System
Room pressure controls
Industrial experience involving utility system generation, distribution and control and strong knowledge of steam, compressed air, refrigeration and water systems
Knowledge of Siemens "APOGEE/Desigo" BAS is preferred.
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. MSJR #EBRG VETJOBS TechnicianDurham
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.
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
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”.
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
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:
RegularRelocation:
No relocationVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
No Travel RequiredFlexible Work Arrangements:
Shift:
1st - DayValid Driving License:
YesHazardous Material(s):
Cleaning suppliesOfficial account of Jobstore.
Job Description
Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset striving for continuous improvement. We work in the local plant connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.
Sr. Maintenance Technician, (O3) Elec
Job Description In Primary Posting Language
The Sr. Maintenance Technician is responsible for providing equipment troubleshooting and maintenance support for ongoing facility facility/manufacturing operation and support growth initiatives at the site. Assists in and develops standard operating procedures (SOP's) and preventative maintenance (PM's) plans. Responsible for written documentation of activities. Responsible for SAP transactions and change control activities including spare part lists and Preventative Maintenance (PMs) plans. Actively supports, participates and embraces an inclusive team culture including significant interaction with Operations, Quality, Automation, Technology, and other groups as required.
The Lab Sr. Maintenance Technician will provide maintenance supporting vaccine process equipment operations. Takes appropriate action to correct Plant Engineering maintenance problems. Responsible for supporting our Company Manufacturing Division Divisional site mission by assuring quality of products and services are of the highest quality, optimal cost, and delivered on schedule. Responsible for supporting departmental vision that will provide for continuous improvement in all aspects of the operation. Must be able to function in a team-based empowered culture but perform successfully as an individual. Seeks ideas and information on how to improve customer service involving internal and external customers. Applies knowledge of the overall supply chain to efficiently complete work tasks.
Lab Equipment and Utility Skills Concentration
A primary knowledge in the industrial lab equipment and clean utilities is required, specifically RO water, pure water, clean steam generators, autoclaves and isolators. The Technician is responsible for providing equipment troubleshooting and maintenance support for production facility/manufacturing operation. This individual will partner with Quality Operations (QO) Lab Plant Engineering Management as well as the respective lab managers to provide equipment services to the QO lab in Durham, NC.. Must be able to read electrical prints, P&ID's and understand P&ID control loops. Extensive industrial experience involving utility systems with a strong knowledge of HVAC, steam, potable water is necessary. Knowledge of Siemens "APOGEE/Desigo" BAS is preferred.
Responsible for supporting:
Maintain and operate Substations, Switchgear, Motor Control Centers, and Distribution Electrical equipment with voltages up to 15,000 volts.
Knowledge of PM and PDM techniques including Infrared Thermography, Vibration Analysis and Ultrasonic detection.
Sets up, adjusts, repairs, and maintains electrical utility equipment.
Performs Preventative Maintenance on Electrical Utility equipment.
Prepares technical documentation (PMs, CIs, & validation procedures) on as needed basis.
Participate in the establishment of new equipment and the improvement of existing Utility equipment.
Provides technical specifications and information to Quality, Manufacturing, Process-Project Engineers, and other our Company Manufacturing Division requestors.
Maintains Utility equipment by developing/performing PM's, installing new equipment, completing validation protocols, documenting work using a computerized maintenance management system (SAP) and other duties as requested by the Maintenance Coach.
Performs preventative maintenance inspections and prepares inspection reports concerning operation of equipment and mechanical condition of equipment.
Responsible for participating in new equipment installations by interfacing with equipment vendors and recommending spare parts, selecting lubrication processes and assisting process project engineers. Performing initial de-bug and redesign operations to make equipment operable.
Responsible for performing assignments in conformance with appropriate Regulatory (GMP's) and department Standard Operating Procedures which assure the quality of our products.
Must be flexible to perform all the following functions and other tasks, as needed:
Ability to work with and troubleshoot complex process systems.
Installation, testing, adjustment, maintenance, repair, calibration and troubleshooting of complex automated process equipment.
Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), engineering change request (ECRs), preventative maintenance (PM) plans/calibration procedures, task lists, etc., as required.
Work compliance systems for maintaining PM program and assessing equipment – SAP. Could include approving adding new equipment, completing work orders.
Order and maintain spare parts for assigned process equipment, and place in MRO system.
Interface with other departments, contractors and disciplines on scheduling repairs and maintenance of equipment/utility systems.
Assist with execution of calibration, automation, validation and additional testing, as required.
Work within a team to perform maintenance and troubleshooting activities. Completes preventative maintenance work orders, resolves deviations and evaluates equipment performance for efficient operation.
Leads others in seeking out ideas and information to improve customer service. Demonstrates ability to meet customer expectations in term of quality/quantity and on-time delivery as appropriate.
Identifies revisions, deletions, or additions to the calibration and maintenance programs to ensure that calibration and maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with established safety, GMP, and calibration/maintenance procedures.
Facilitates contractors by obtaining bids, review contracts, supervises work execution, and follows-up on contract work including the auditing of time and material reports
Oversee and maintain schedule adherence and maintenance. Troubleshoots equipment and performs necessary repairs Ensure applicable equipment and systems are maintained in a compliant state.
Perform other tasks as requested by site management to meet the requirements and goals for execution against site strategy for growing business operations.
Efficient and safe maintenance and repair of equipment using Hazardous Energy Control Procedures.
Compliance with current good manufacturing procedures(cGMP), safety and environmental requirements/regulations/guidelines.
Effective communication both written and oral.
Physical requirements – Must be able to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders and stairs, work on platforms and equipment above floor level.
Provide clear consistent communication from shift to shift.
Walking, bending, crawling, and stooping is required.
Required to wear personal protective equipment including safety glasses, earplugs, gloves, hard hats, safety harnesses, etc.
Position requires clean room gowning during performance of job duties.
Effective maintenance, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills required.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and advance several tasks in parallel and lead to completion.
Leads others in seeking out ideas and information to improve customer service. Demonstrates ability to meet customer expectations in term of quality/quantity and on-time delivery as appropriate.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
Proficient in the use of general hand and power tools, instruments and testing apparatus commonly used in maintenance and instrumentation.
Ability to read P&ID's, electrical drawings, blueprints, etc.
Routine shift will be day. Required to support an on-call schedule on nights and weekends. Successful candidate will be required to work a flexible schedule accommodating COVID 19 company restrictions.
Required to support 2 shutdowns/yr, maybe during holidays.
Education Minimum Requirement:
High School Diploma/GED or higher
Required Experience and Skills:
Minimum of 2 years electrical maintenance experience with a focus on industrial electrical systems, troubleshooting & repair within a manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of regulatory requirements in accordance with GMP manufacturing operations.
Willing and able to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders and stairs, work on platforms and equipment above floor level. Walking, bending, crawling and stooping are required.
Proficiency in computer systems and applications including but not limited to: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), CMMS Calibration/Maintenance Database Systems.
Must demonstrate strong leadership skills, and good oral and written communication skills.
Strong planning, scheduling, and time management skills
Available for “On-Call” work rotation (during off-hours) and weekend overtime.
Proficiency in the use and knowledge of PCs (Hardware & Software) including Microsoft Windows platform
Instrumentation troubleshooting skills
Must be able to read electrical prints, P&ID's, and understand P&ID control loops
Excellent documentation and verbal communication skills
Must possess the ability to work effectively with peers, and display strong interpersonal and organizational skills and individual aptitude.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Associate Degree in Industrial Systems, Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical or Instrumentation.
3 years electrical maintenance experience with a focus on industrial electrical systems, troubleshooting & repair within a manufacturing environment.
Experience working in a clean room or GMP/regulated manufacturing environment.
Installation, operation, maintenance and/or troubleshooting experience with automated process equipment in the biopharmaceutical field.
Experience with GMP compliant calibration and/or maintenance database systems.
Knowledge of SAP and Allen Bradley PLC’s, Siemens Apogee BAS.
Industrial experience involving utility system generation, distribution and control and strong knowledge of steam, compressed air and water systems.
Knowledge of Siemens "APOGEE/Desigo" BAS is preferred.
North Carolina Electrical Contractor License.
Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is dedicated to being the most trusted supplier of bio-pharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create a reliable global manufacturing network that’s devoted to delivering a high-quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time. MSJR VETJOBS #EBRG TechnicianDurham
MaintInstTech
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.
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