Pharmaceutical Operations Technician; Batching
Listed on 2026-06-30
-
Manufacturing / Production
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Production QC/QA, Manufacturing Production, Production Associate / Production Line
Job Summary
Position:
Manufacturing Technician – First Shift (Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm)
Location:
De Soto, Kansas (within the Kansas City metropolitan area)
Role:
Support the production of animal vaccines and biologics in a GMP‑certified manufacturing environment.
- Complete daily production activities for preparation and sterilization of equipment and media components.
- Operate fermentation and downstream processing equipment for bacterial antigens.
- Blend and serially batch antigens and adjuvants to create the final vaccine blend.
- Conduct sampling procedures for serial batches and maintain accurate records.
- Document work in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and apply basic problem‑solving skills.
- Work independently and collaboratively to meet schedule and production targets.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate or Bachelor degree in a scientific discipline preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to follow manufacturing directions, SOPs, and regulatory policies.
- Basic time‑management skills to meet deadlines.
- Team‑oriented approach with initiative to support colleagues.
- Proficient computer skills – MSWord and MSExcel.
- At least 1year of pharmaceutical or 2years of manufacturing experience.
- Understanding of aseptic processes used in manufacturing.
- Experience with quality‑improvement tools and continuous‑improvement processes.
- Familiarity with GMP documentation and quality‑control procedures.
- Knowledge of cell culture technology, media preparation, and equipment maintenance.
Merck & Co., Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
For more information about personal rights under U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit the EEOC website.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).