The primary responsibility is timely and accurate testing of animal health products in a variety of laboratory and farm animal species.
Tasks may include laboratory functions such as reagent and sample preparation, implementing and interpreting of animal tests, health observation and treatment, carrying out minor surgery, documentation and record keeping, animal feeding and general husbandry, and other general duties that underpin the operation of the department. The nature of the work requires some duties to be performed outside normal work hours and the incumbent will be required to participate in weekend and holiday rosters to support the facility.
The Animal Technician role sits within our Global Quality Operations organization and reports to the Animal Services Manager.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Primary Activities – Accountabilities, Supervision.
Executes the testing program to meet the product test schedules by:
Carrying out biological laboratory functions, in preparation for tests.
Conducting reporting and interpreting routine and complex animal tests in accordance with SOPs.
Completing all test documentation thoroughly and accurately and in accordance with Good Documentation Practice.
Monitoring and communicating adherence to test schedules.
Monitoring stocks of test reagents, materials, and equipment to prevent interruptions of the schedule.
Maintains animal welfare by:
Performing daily animal husbandry tasks in accordance with written procedures (including rostered weekend work).
Performing all duties with a high standard of animal care and in accordance with company standards and the Animal Welfare Act.
Administering appropriate health treatments and monitoring health outcomes in accordance with documented procedures and relevant legislation.
Maintaining health treatment database and monitoring use of health treatments to ensure compliance with procedures and relevant legislation.
Recommending and implementing improvement projects for animal welfare.
Minimises deviations / invalid tests by:
Performing all tasks in accordance with written procedures and policies.
Monitoring tests for unusual occurrences.
Investigating and reporting on simple deviations / OOS events.
Contributes to continuous improvement in the department by:
Authoring and reviewing new and existing procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
Writing and executing moderately complex change proposals.
Documentation and Pharmacovigilance (PV) Responsibilities
Maintain all documentation in accordance with Company and relevant quality standards.
Ensure that all potential PV and Product Quality Complaint information encountered is reported as per the PV reporting processes and timelines described in your local and global PV/ PQC training.
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
Strict adherence to all EHS, policies, instructions, and training is necessary to perform your work safely and without significant risk to health or the environment.
All hazards and environmental aspects are identified, documented, assessed and controlled in accordance with EHS procedures.
Carry out assigned inspections.
Take responsibility for own and others safety.
Complete all assigned training.
Report and support the investigation and resolution of incidents and accidents in a timely manner.
Maintaining good situational awareness.
Rotating through work areas as assigned.
Participate positively in safety meetings.
Comply with the company’s Safe by Choice program.
Performs contractor safety inductions.
Identify and implement improvements to safe working practices.
WHAT YOU MUST HAVE
Education
Tertiary qualification in biotechnology, microbiology or similar.
Experience
Understanding and knowledge of Quality Assurance systems, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Quality Control, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.
Minimum of one year’s biological laboratory experience, preferably in a GLP/GMP environment.
Experience in reviewing technical documentation for accuracy. Ability to ‘read for meaning’ and identify basic non-compliance issues.
Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SAP.
Experience in a laboratory animal environment, would be an advantage.
Of critical importance to the successful execution of this role are:
Ability to work accurately, with a focus on attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to positively influence others.
Ability to plan your work schedule to meet deadlines.
A sound and logical approach to problem solving.
A focus on animal welfare.
Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is dedicated to being the most trusted supplier of biopharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create a reliable global manufacturing network that’s devoted to delivering a high-quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.
Who we are …
We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world’s most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.
What we look for …
Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
Domestic
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Shift:
Valid Driving License:
Yes
Hazardous Material(s):
Number of Openings:
1
Requisition ID:R182991
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