Description
Merck & Co. Inc., established in 1891, is a global research-driven pharmaceutical company dedicated to putting patients first.
Join us and experience our culture first-hand - one of strong ethics & integrity, diversified experiences and a resounding passion for improving human health. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.
We currently have an excellent opportunity in the Global Vaccine and Sterile Quality Operations department for an Environmental Monitoring technician. In this role and under the direction from department supervision, the technician will perform routine duties and special testing for viable and non-viable particulate matter according to established procedures.
- Collect water samples
- Use aseptic techniques
- Maintain records for specified duties as required by regulations and/or as specified by supervision
Please note, this is a Union 2nd shift position (4pm to 12:30am), working Monday through Friday.
Qualifications
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent. PLUS a minimum of 60 credits from an accredited university/college to include a minimum of 4 credits in Biological Science with a lab, 4 credits in Microbiology or Bacteriology with a lab, 4 credits in General Chemistry with a lab, and 3 credits in Mathematics are required.
Required:
- Ability to lift/move up to 45 pounds
- Good working knowledge of aseptic techniques
- Willing to work in a 2nd Shift Union Position - Monday through Friday, 4pm to 12:30am EST.
Consistently cited as a great place to work, we discover, develop, manufacture and market a wide range of vaccines and medicines to address unmet medical needs. Each of our employees is joined by an extraordinary sense of purpose - bringing Merck's finest achievements to people around the world.
We offer an excellent salary and an industry-ranked benefits program, including tuition reimbursement, work-life balance initiatives and developmental programs at all levels. Merck's retirement package includes a pension plan and one of the best 401(k) plans in the nation.
To be considered for this position, please visit our career site at
www.merck.com/careers to create a profile and submit your resume for requisition USW000230. Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.
Our work is someone's hope. Join us.
Where patients come first - Merck
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