Job Description
Are you driven by the desire to make a significant impact on global health? Join our company, a leading research-intensive biopharmaceutical organization. We are pioneers in developing innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in both humans and animals. As an Associate Specialist in Lab Technical Operations, you will be an integral part of our manufacturing division, contributing to our mission of saving and improving lives around the world.
Responsibilities
- Execute sample management efforts across large molecule areas. This includes the movement of sample and reagent materials on site, domestically, and internationally.
- Operate and contribute to the various sample inventory systems on site (RLIMS, Bioinventory, etc.)
- Perform sample manipulation and coordination with the supply chain and external laboratories as required (e.g. formulation, dispensing, aliquoting, labelling, etc.)
- Support vaccine and biologic manufacturing processes as part of a cross-functional team.
- Learn new processes and procedures.
- Maintain well-documented, organized and up-to-date study files with respect to sample paperwork/inventories.
- Write, review, and improve Standard Operating Procedures for the operation of equipment and processes.
- Contribute to process and equipment safety reviews.
- Perform second scientist/second person review as required.
- Ensure all work is compliant with regulatory expectations and conforms to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and EHS guidelines.
- Ensure adherence to all current regulatory data integrity (ALCOA) requirements.
- Submit audit responses for approval and provide assistance with laboratory audit preparation activities where required.
- Conduct technical/operational investigations and analyses and recommend corrective and preventative actions.
- Generate and track metrics associated with material aliquot and sample storage/movement
- Support other departments to win as one team.
- Embrace and establish an empowered, diverse, and inclusive team culture.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, science, or business fields.
Required Experience And Skills
- 1-4 years of Bioanalytical or sample management experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Knowledge of laboratory operations.
- Ability to perform technical procedures.
- Understanding of Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) with GMP control environment.
- Schedule Flexibility.
Preferred Experience And Skills
- Strong personal motivation to work for a company that saves and improves lives.
- Interest in a diverse career at an active, dynamic manufacturing campus.
- Strong motivation to succeed and to help others to do the same.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize and manage time.
- Strong critical thinking skills and a proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to examine an issue from diverse perspectives (safety, compliance, maintenance, automation, equipment, process, and people) in order to best understand and resolve it.
- Enthusiastic and confident self-starter, with a passion for continuous learning.
- Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
- Works independently and as a team member with integrity, precision, motivation, respect, and inclusion. #EBRG'S #VetJobs
Required Skills
Accountability, Accountability, Aseptic Manufacturing, Biopharmaceuticals, Communication, Compound Management, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, GLP Regulations, Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), Keen Observation, Laboratory Informatics, Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Safety Protocols, Machinery Safety, Manufacturing Processes, Microsoft Office, Problem Solving, Process Manufacturing, Quality Control Management, Recordkeeping, Regulatory Compliance, Sample Management, Teamwork {+ 2 more}
Preferred Skills
Continued Learning, Organizing, Prioritization, Time Management
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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, Monday - 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”.
The salary range for this role is
$63,900.00 - $100,500.00
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.
You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.
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Employee Status
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship
No
Travel Requirements
10%
Flexible Work Arrangements
Hybrid
Shift
1st - Day
Valid Driving License
Yes
Hazardous Material(s)
Yes
Job Posting End Date
12/17/2025
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Requisition ID:R376341
