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Merck

Makes medicines, vaccines and animal treatments

Laboratory Support Technician Quality Control - Microbiology

Regulatory & Quality (Life Sciences)Posted on Nov 12
Full-timeBoxmeer, NetherlandsIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • You have completed an mbo-level education, preferably in microbiology, laboratory technology, or a comparable field.
  • You have several years of relevant work experience, preferably in a microbiological quality-control laboratory, including experience with sterility testing and environmental monitoring.
  • You have experience with deviation management.
  • You have knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice and other quality systems in a regulated environment.
  • You preferably have experience with SAP, LIMS, and electronic data processing in quality-control testing systems.
  • You can maintain oversight in a complex environment, set priorities, identify risks in a timely manner, and escalate when necessary.
  • You have good oral and written skills in both Dutch and English, including technical writing.

Responsibilities

  • Identify, register, investigate, and follow up on deviations, including coordinating required actions in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice procedures.
  • Support root-cause analyses and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
  • Prepare, monitor, and optimize laboratory schedules to ensure microbiological analyses are performed on time.
  • Manage laboratory inventory and order reagents, consumables, and other laboratory supplies.
  • Coordinate and support daily operational activities in the microbiology laboratory.
  • Initiate, guide, and implement improvement projects focused on efficiency, quality, and compliance.
  • Support audits, inspections, changes, training, and document management.
  • Prepare, review, and maintain laboratory documentation, including standard operating procedures, work instructions, and forms.
  • Serve as a point of contact for operational questions and collaborate with internal stakeholders to further optimize laboratory processes.
  • Monitor key performance indicators, trends, and process performance, and identify opportunities for improvement.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in a microbiological quality-control laboratory, including sterility testing and environmental monitoring.
  • Experience with SAP, LIMS, and electronic data processing in quality-control testing systems.

About the Company

Merck

Makes medicines, vaccines and animal treatments

Merck develops prescription medicines, vaccines and veterinary treatments for patients, health systems and animal owners worldwide. Its vaccine portfolio includes Gardasil 9, which helps prevent cancers and other diseases caused by several types of human papillomavirus. The company takes potential treatments through laboratory research and clinical trials, then manufactures and sells approved products to drug distributors, hospitals, physicians and governments. Its animal health division sells medicines and vaccines to veterinarians, farmers and pet owners, while selected drug partnerships also earn shared profits or royalties. Founded in 1891, Merck is headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Rahway, NJ
Founded
1891

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