GMP Manufacturing Technician 4 - 2nd Shift
Merck Healthcare KGaA
Summary
At MilliporeSigma, the Manufacturing and Facility Cleaning Support Technician 4 – 2nd Shift at our Cherokee Site in St. Louis will safely execute, develop new approaches, and perform support operations in a cGMP regulated environment for the support of API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) manufacturing teams, including maintaining equipment, preparation of solutions, staging of equipment and supplies, and other various manufacturing support activities.
Job description
Your Role
At MilliporeSigma, the Manufacturing and Facility Cleaning Support Technician 4 – 2nd Shift at our Cherokee Site in St. Louis will safely execute, develop new approaches, and perform support operations in a cGMP regulated environment for the support of API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) manufacturing teams, including maintaining equipment, preparation of solutions, staging of equipment and supplies, and other various manufacturing support activities.
Job Duties
- Shift Hours: Monday – Friday, 2:00pm – 10:30pm, including a 10% shift differential
- Clean manufacturing equipment and facilities before, during and after operations
- Support functions of the facility (e.g., maintain equipment, prepare cleaning solutions, and restock supplies, waste disposal)
- Safely perform operations to meet quality expectations
- Safely and properly dispose cleaning and process waste per approved procedures
- Maintain required training to perform tasks/assignments
- Support functions of the facility (e.g., maintain equipment, prepare reagents, and restock supplies, waste disposal)
- Communicate the status of operations and convey concerns to the supervisor
- Provide complete and accurate records consistent with quality guidelines
- Utilize quality approved operating procedures and document activities with adherence to GDP standards
- Ensure all applicable logbooks are completed as required by current procedures
- Interact with other departments as needed and perform procedures independently and as part of a team
- Improve processes through application of experience and principles, in compliance with change control
- Develop and assist in the implementation of process improvement, safety, quality, and 6S
- Take action to resolve unsafe conditions
Physical Attributes
- Stand for extended periods of time
- Lift, push, and pull up to 50lbs
- Wear mask, safety shoes, gloves, Tyvek suits, respirator, and related personal protective equipment
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- 6+ months of experience working in a pharmaceutical GMP operations environment (Manufacturing, Quality, MSAT)
- GDP experience
- Prior experience in an API manufacturing environment
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Demonstrated process improvement experience
- Familiarity with FDA, EMA, and other regulatory standards
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in various computer skills, including Windows (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- 2+ years of experience working in a pharmaceutical GMP operations environment (Manufacturing, Quality, MSAT)
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Contributions
- Shift Differential
Company overview
Merck Healthcare KGaA is the healthcare business sector of the Merck Group, a German multinational science and technology company headquartered in Darmstadt. Founded in 1668, Merck is the world's oldest operating pharmaceutical and chemical company. The Healthcare division focuses on developing innovative therapies across multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, neurology & immunology, fertility, and cardiovascular, metabolic, and endocrinological disorders. With approximately 62,557 employees globally, Merck Healthcare operates in more than 65 countries and generated 40% of the Group's sales in 2024. The company's oncology portfolio includes blockbuster products like Erbitux (cetuximab) for colorectal and head and neck cancers, Bavencio (avelumab) for urothelial carcinoma, and Tepmetko (tepotinib) for MET-altered cancers. In neurology, Mavenclad (cladribine) has achieved blockbuster status for treating relapsing multiple sclerosis, while the fertility division has helped bring over 6 million babies into the world through products like Gonal-f. Merck Healthcare combines a strong established business with specialty innovation, delivering a diversified portfolio of therapies to millions of patients worldwide.