Bioprocess Technician

Merck Merck · Pharma · Utrecht, Netherlands

Merck is seeking a Bioprocess Technician for their vaccine production facility in De Bilt, Netherlands. The role involves hands-on production of vaccines in cleanrooms, adhering to strict GMP and safety guidelines. Responsibilities include preparing and filling vaccines, operating modern equipment, handling liquid nitrogen storage, troubleshooting minor issues, documenting all activities, and contributing to team improvements. The position requires a relevant MBO or HBO education and offers extensive internal training. Experience in a GMP production environment is a plus.

What you'd actually do

  1. Production of vaccines in cleanrooms, with strict adherence to GMP-regulations and work documents.
  2. Actively participating in various process steps, both inside and outside cleanrooms, and working with automated filling machines.
  3. Independently resolving minor malfunctions and documenting all activities according to GMP guidelines.
  4. Performing crucial supporting tasks, such as setting up equipment and following cleaning procedures.
  5. Identifying and reporting deviations and assessing their impact.

Skills

Required

  • Aseptic Manufacturing
  • Bioprocesses
  • Clean Rooms
  • GMP Guidelines
  • Incident Reporting
  • Manufacturing Documentation
  • Media Preparation
  • Pharmaceutical Technologies
  • Process Industries
  • Dutch language proficiency (oral and written)

Nice to have

  • Teamwork
  • Experience in a GMP production environment

What the JD emphasized

  • GMP-regulations
  • GMP-compliance
  • aseptic manufacturing
  • cleanrooms