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Job Description
A great opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Biotech Associate within our new state‑of‑the‑art single‑use, multi‑product biotech facility. The associate will work in a self‑directed shift team to deliver batch operations successfully, identify and resolve issues, and support operations to consistently meet key performance indicators while adhering to GMP and EHS principles.
Key responsibilities include setting up single‑use equipment between runs, executing commercial manufacturing processes according to SOPs, documenting manufacturing support, providing immediate safety feedback, and generating SOPs and work instructions.
What You Will Do
* Complete COMMIT cards to highlight ways of working that support our COMMIT culture.
* Provide immediate feedback to others to reinforce good safety and improvement behaviours.
* Execute commercial manufacturing processes according to established SOPs.
* Ensure that all assigned tasks related to manufacturing documentation are in accordance with good manufacturing practices.
* Talk about any safety issues you are concerned about.
* Work as part of a dedicated process team where flexibility and teamwork are key.
* Generate SOPs/Work Instructions to ensure regulatory compliance.
* Adhere to Right First‑Time principles.
* Assist and/or support maintenance, engineering, quality or other colleagues as requested.
* Escalate issues as appropriate to manager/designee.
* Maintain a high level of personal expertise and working knowledge of all aspects of the manufacturing process through continuous training.
* Liaise with other groups and individuals to ensure planning of tasks is effective and linked to the manufacturing process plan and site schedule.
* Challenge and identify improvements to the safety and environmental programmes on site.
* Use proactive recognition tools to celebrate and inspire teams and individuals you collaborate with.
* Take part in shift handovers and tier 1 meetings, raising concerns or issues promptly and providing options for resolution.
* Act as an ERT during emergency situations if trained.
In order to excel in this role, you will likely have
* Level 7 qualification in science/engineering or equivalent experience.
* 1 to 3 years’ experience in biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical industry.
* Experience in a highly regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment (desirable).
* Downstream or chromatography experience (preferred).
* Ability to work as part of a shift team and on one’s own initiative.
* Logical thinking and proactive under pressure.
* Flexible and self‑motivated.
Equal Opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, MSD is proud to embrace diversity, talent, and commitment. We keep the patient at the very heart of everything we do and strive to find solutions for some of the world’s most challenging healthcare needs.
Capability Requirements
Accountability, Analytic Problem Solving, Cell Cultures, Communication, Computer Literacy, Corporate Productions, Data Entry, Equipment Maintenance, GMP Compliance, GMP Documentation, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Lean Management, Mammalian Cell Culture, Manufacturing Compliance, Manufacturing Documentation, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Quality Control, Media Preparation, Operations Management, Process Improvements, Production Processes, Regulatory Compliance.
Preferred Skill Set
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Employment Details
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
* Industries: Biotechnology Research, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Veterinary Services
* Employee Status: Regular
* Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable
Job Posting
Requisition ID: R373036
Job Posting End Date: 11/24/2025
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