Tech, Operations

Job Description

Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company – one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us. Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of an individual like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork.

We are recruiting a Technician for our Blending/Filling team, within our manufacturing facility in Milton Keynes.

All work must be performed in accordance with current GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and local SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures). Attention to detail is critical for this role. Full training will be given on all tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Inspecting finished filled product (vaccine) for defects
• Follow SOP and Batch paperwork instructions for completion of job tasks
• Operation of machinery such as autoclaves, parts washer and filling machine, vessels or isolator.
• Perform environmental monitoring of graded areas.
• Aseptic operations in Grade A and Grade B environments during filling or blending processes.
• Taking in deliveries and making up packaging
• To be flexible to business needs, train and work in other areas as required
• Support cleaning requirements in the Area
• To maintain safe working practices at all times

Required Skills:

Business Operations, Calibration of Equipment, Computer Literacy, Equipment Maintenance, Facility Maintenance, Inventory Management, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Quality Control, Mechanical Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Process Optimization, Production Reports, Production Scheduling, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing, Technical Training, Technology Operations, Utilities Management

Preferred Skills:

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Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

SecondaryLanguage(s) Job Description:

Profile:

• GCSE/ A level (or equivalent), with an interest in a scientific field
• Understanding of product quality, for example: demonstrated through Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• Evidence of excellent attention to detail and ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Good level of written and spoken English
• An up to date eye test (within 12 months) is necessary for this role

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:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

Yes

Job Posting End Date:

06/3/2026

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