Lab Tech - I

Qualifications:

Education: High School degree

• Identifies and solve problems; Organizes own work to meet agreed-upon deadlines

• Must have the ability to read, write, and understand information and to effectively communicate information to colleagues at various levels

• (Required) Must be able to work a flexible work schedule to meet the demands of the manufacturing process. **This is not a lab based role, this a production tech role performing material handling duties**

Responsibilities:

Merck’s Animal Health division, a BioTechnology Center of Excellence that manufactures, fills, packages and distributes vaccines for animals located in Millsboro, DE.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Assist in washing, prepping, and sterilizing equipment.

• Document filter usage.

• Cleaning work area including tables, walls, and floors.

• Assist in the operation of the Parts Washer.

• Assist in the operation of the Beta Star autoclaves.

• Assist in the operation of the Waste Decon autoclave.

• Concurrent record keeping including logbooks and all pertinent documentation.

• Demonstrate at all times, safe work habits and maintain a safe work environment. Understands and complies with all safety and company policies and procedures.

• Assist in training new team members.

• Report all unusual, non-routine occurrences when performing tasks .

• Assist with performing non-aseptic procedures.

• Assist in reviewing SOP's.

• Assist in reviewing and signing off on all paperwork.

• Attend training classes, workshops, meetings, etc., as required to improve job skills and product-related procedures.

** Individuals must be flexible in both schedule and the willingness to work where needed. The position may be required to work in the following areas:

1. Wrapping and sterilizing in Class D environment. Autoclaving experience preferred but not required

2. Material Handler - walking outdoors / physically active - gathering supplies for production - must be on their feet

3. Steam in place - steams large pharmaceutical grade equipment

4. Cleaning large vessels and sterilization **