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Off-Shift SPO Technician

Merck & Co. · West Point, PA, USA ·

Pay:
35.000 - 50.000
Job type:
Contract

Job Description
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 improvment. 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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
As 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. - As a 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:
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We 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.
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Residential Eligibility
San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los 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

Job Details

Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: No relocation

VISA Sponsorship: No

Travel Requirements: No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable

Shift: 2nd - Evening, 3rd - Night

Valid Driving License: No

Hazardous Material(s): n/a

Job Posting End Date: 06/30/2026

Requisition ID: R396975

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