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Off-Shift SPO Technician

Merck · West Point, PA, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

Manufacturing Operations Job

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity with a rapidly growing pharmaceutical manufacturer? If so, then this is the opportunity for you!
Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a "Safety First, Quality Always" mindset striving for continuous improvement. We work in the local plant connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.
Responsibilities

Completing Lyophilized (LYO) cabinet operations
Operating manual, automatic, and semi-automatic packaging equipment
Initiates and completes set-up, troubleshooting, and minor repairs of various equipment as necessary to complete operations
Utilizes computer systems to operate equipment where necessary
Runs equipment for various size containers, stoppers, caps and other packaging components as required. Makes minor adjustments to equipment to clear jams as necessary, and communicates issues and or problems to technicians or supervisors
Completes all required log sheets, batch records (including, but not limited to two person reviews, sampling and accountability calculations), training rosters and other documentation with adherence to Right First Time (RFT) accountability
Interfaces with departmental computer systems/databases Q.E., PCL entries, start/end batches, etc.) and timely accurate SAP transactions as necessary
Conduct in-process testing/monitoring via paper or electronic systems (dose/seal cl1ecks, leak checks, broken glass ct1ecks, standards/challenges, reconstitution, control boards/charts, etc.)
Sets up and operates steam and dry heat sterilizers including computer interface operations
Assembles equipment and performs washing and cleaning of components and equipment
Prepares LYO Cabinets for operations including computer interface operations and manual cleaning
Operates LYO cabinets and perform loading and unloading
Coordinates activities required to manage inventory of supplies, components, and equipment to meet production schedules
Ensures materials are organized, stored, segregated, and staged for production operations
Sets up, operates and troubleshoots packaging equipment including making minor repairs as necessary
Equipment

Steam sterilization equipment
Thaw baths
Lyophilization cabinets
Inspection, labeling, packaging and material handling tools and equipment associated with packaging
Education Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent
Required Experience and Skills:

Successful completion of SPO Operator - Level 2 Aptitude test
Regular
No relocation
No VISA Sponsorship
No Travel Required
Not Applicable
2nd - Evening, 3rd - Night
No
n/a
06/30/2026
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Requisition ID: R396975