Qualifications:
Educational qualifications and work experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, biochemistry or related science with 0-3 years of experience in laboratory setting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Experience with cell culture, aseptic techniques, chromatography, bioreactor operations/control systems, and/or Microsoft Power Platform is a plus
Temporary Assignment - 8 Months, with possibility of extension
Required behaviors:
• Energy and enthusiasm for lab work; attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work in teams and collaborate with external partners
• Highly organized with a strong work ethic
• Discipline for maintaining the lab; promptness with addressing problems
• Ability and willingness to learn new lab techniques
Responsibilities:
We are seeking a motivated candidate who can organize, manage, and support the laboratory areas for our cell culture and purification process development team. The position will provide an opportunity for learning and development in a professional lab setting, contributing to development and commercialization of Merck’s life-saving therapeutics. The primary responsibility for this position will be the maintenance of infrastructure, equipment and inventory within laboratories supporting development of Merck’s robust biologics pipeline.
Specific technical responsibilities include:
• Calibrate, QC, and maintain lab equipment, including cell culture analytical instruments, in proper working order
• Maintain appropriate record keeping, including accurate logbook entries for equipment maintenance
• Perform basic troubleshooting of lab equipment and manage equipment moves and disposal as needed
• Partner with external vendors to schedule preventative maintenance and repairs
• Author internal documents for use and maintenance of equipment
• Manage label preparation for samples across multiple labs
• Maintain inventory of consumables as well as chemical and reagent stocks
• Prepare and replenish stocks; order and track chemicals/reagents from suppliers
• Manage shipping activities for equipment and samples
• Comply with appropriate safety standards and GLP guidelines
