Senior Specialist, Biotechnology Solutions (Tech Ops)

The Sr. Specialist in Biosafety and Biotechnology Solutions (BTS) is responsible for supporting production troubleshooting and optimization, vaccine process development, tech transfers and key business initiatives at the Elkhorn Animal Health site.This position sits within the BTS organization and reports to the Site BTS Director/Lead at Elkhorn, NE; while also collaborating closely with the other teams such as Operations, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Analytical Testing Development, Maintenance, Planning and R&D

• →Lead production investigations and support daily technical activities within production, implementing process improvements.
• →Provide guidance on product impact from technical or compliance deviations with minimal supervision.
• →Understand and lead process development capabilities within the Biotechnology Solutions development lab.
• →Collaboration and Culture:
  • →Create an open culture of learning, acceptance, and respect within the team and across departments.
  • →Promote a culture of safety and biosafety awareness throughout the organization.

• Prior experience supporting an FDA or USDA-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Previous operations management experience
• Lean and Six Sigma skills.
• Statistical math skills using Minitab.
• Previous people management experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a biological science, engineering (general, chemical, biological, biochemical), chemistry, biochemistry or a related field.
• Master’s degree or PhD in a related discipline is preferred.

• 5+ years' experience in vaccine bioprocessing, vaccine production support, or vaccine process development, with demonstrated expertise in laboratory safety and risk assessment.
• Strong knowledge of biosafety, aseptic technique and best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to audiences.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Enthusiasm for continuous learning and imparting knowledge to others.

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The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

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