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This person is accountable for providing shop floor operations support to aseptic manufacturing within the vaccine manufacturing facility. Tasks will include aseptic primary filling, inspection, packaging, and CIP/SIP. This position will also perform various roles to include executing routine room and equipment disinfection as well as managing the movement of gowning, disinfectants, and materials. In addition to supporting operations activities, the role will be accountable for ensuring that EHS and GMP compliance is maintained within their area of assignment. This position will be an individual contributor and member of the Operations team.\nDelivery\nExecute manufacturing operations and facility disinfection and cleaning\nSet up and perform aseptic vaccine manufacturing to include primary filling, inspection, packaging, CIP/SIP, and additional equipment within qualified parameters\nIdentify potential equipment problems and partner with Vaccines Maintenance Technicians to ensure appropriate resolution. Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot process, electronic systems, and equipment for routine and basic problems.\nPerform other duties as requested by the Operations coach\nCompliance\nAccountable for performing work in a safe manner, following identified safety procedures (hazardous work permitting, LOTO, HECPs), and using applicable safety equipment / personnel protective equipment (PPE)\nExecute operations functions in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs)\nComplete documentation in electronic batch records, electronic logs, and other systems in accordance with site procedure\nMaintain good housekeeping and 5S in assigned work area\nAdhere to the highest level of data integrity while performing duties\nIdentify potential quality or safety issues. Escalate as per IPT management processes and assist in the investigation, root cause determination, and CAPA implementation.\nCost\nEnsure that startup activities for area of assignment are executed such that deliverables and timelines are met\nClosely monitor team / process performance and improve reliability through problem solving and continuous improvement\nSet up and operate equipment in alignment with established training and procedures to ensure reliable operation with minimal delays or discards\nIdentify and help implement continuous improvement and productivity enhancements within the IPT\nTeam\nPartner with Technicians and cross-functional groups for assigned area\nDemonstrate a high degree of maturity and personal integrity. Strictly adhere to all site policies on personal conduct and attendance. \nTrain, develop, and mentor other team members to share experience and best practices\nPursue knowledge and skills in assigned area from an operations perspective and share that information readily with team\nMaintain a culture of continuous improvement / MPS focused on standard work, making problems visible, minimizing waste, reducing process variability, and problem solving\nRoutinely demonstrates leadership and conflict-resolution ability. Demonstrates a willingness to provide and receive constructive feedback in 360° performance review.\nReporting Relationships:\nSolid line report to: Manager, Maintenance & Operations \nDotted line report to: N/A\nPosition(s) reporting to this position: N/A (individual contributor)\nWork Schedule:\n8 hours 3rd Shift 10PM - 06:30AM\nMinimum Education Requirement:\nHigh School diploma or equivalent \nRequired Experience and Skills:\nThree or more years of experience in a GMP manufacturing facility (aseptic GMP environment strongly preferred). \nDemonstrated ability to work independently and as team member\nDemonstrated interpersonal skills with ability to influence and assist others through a culture of inclusion, feedback, and empowerment\nAbility to gown and work in an aseptic environment\nDemonstrated ability to work with computerized and automated systems.\nWilling to work irregular hours to support multi-shift operation on an as needed basis\nPreferred Education, Experience and Skills:\nAssociates degree in Business, Science, or Technology-based field and/or bio-pharma focused certificates, such as Bioworks, preferred.\nExperience with aseptic filling, visual inspection systems, CIP/SIP systems, packaging equipment and similar aseptic formulation and filling operations\nExperience operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and/or repairing industrial equipment\nExperience working in a regulated environment (FDA, etc.) and basic knowledge of cGMPs as they apply to the vaccine/pharmaceutical industry\nExperience in Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Problem Solving, and/or Right First-Time methodologies\nSAP / MES / electronic logbook basic knowledge from a production execution perspective\nDemonstrated leadership ability, peer training experience, and/or productivity improvement activities\nDemonstrated ability and drive to work autonomously and help organize priorities and work with other team members\nOutstanding communication skills both within direct team and across multiple shifts to ensure success of overall team\nAbility to support technical writing of documents such as standard operating procedures (SOPs)\nJob Description In Secondary Posting Language(s) (Include Requirements For Education, Experience And Skills)\nJob Families for Job Profiles\nThe salary range for this role is: $57,900 - $91,200\nThis 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.\nThe successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.\nWe 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.\nRequired Skills:\nCleaning Equipment, Computer Literacy, Continuous Improvement, Database Integrity, Equipment Management, Equipment Set Up, Inventory Management, Process Optimization, Production Reports, Root Cause Identification, Safety Awareness, Situational Leadership, Team Training, Teamwork Communication, Technical DocumentsPreferred Skills:\nCurrent Employees apply HERE\nCurrent Contingent Workers apply HERE\nUS and Puerto Rico Residents Only:\nOur company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.\nAs 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. Asa federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:\nEEOC Know Your Rights\nEEOC GINA Supplement\nWe are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.\nLearn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts\nSan Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance\nLos Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance\nSearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully\nMerck & 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.\nEmployee Status:\nRegularRelocation:\nNo relocationVISA Sponsorship:\nNoTravel Requirements:\nNo Travel RequiredFlexible Work Arrangements:\nNot ApplicableShift:\n3rd - NightValid Driving License:\nNoHazardous Material(s):\nNAJob Posting End Date:\n11/4/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. 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