Sr. Specialist in Biosafety and Biotechnology Solutions (BTS)

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., Linux Planning Equities Operations Innovation Market Data Communication Ancient History Ad Hoc Reporting Influencing Skills Systems Integration Computer Engineering Complex Problem Solving Integrated Product Team Organizational Structure Influencing Without Authority Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance) +0 Systems Integration Analysis Specialist Lincoln Financial, Marketing Annuities Operations Leadership Wholesaling Fundraising Communication Prioritization Tax Accounting Microsoft Excel Team Leadership Social Security Customer Service Microsoft Office Virtual Training Microsoft Outlook Quality Management Process Improvement Microsoft PowerPoint Employment Applications Employee Assistance Programs Health And Wellness Coaching +0 Login | JoinContact

Asepsis Planning Coaching Vaccines Chemistry Biosafety Operations Innovation Compassion Bioprocess Mathematics Biochemistry Communication Investigation Biotechnology Animal Health Problem Solving Decision Making Quality Control Telephone Skills People Management Quality Assurance Laboratory Safety Biopharmaceuticals Analytical Testing Process Improvement Process Development Contingent Workforce Six Sigma Methodology Operations Management Bioprocess Engineering Continuous Development Base Transceiver Stations Troubleshooting (Problem Solving), * 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.

Experience & Skills:

• 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.

Preferred Skills and experience:

• 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

Required Skills: Biologics, Bioprocess Engineering, Bioprocesses, CMC Biologics, Coaching, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Process Development (PD), Process Improvements, Upstream Processing, Vaccine Manufacturing

Preferred Skills: Leadership, Omaha, NE*On-Site

Sales Gmail Planning Marketing Annuities Operations Leadership Wholesaling Fundraising Data Mapping Communication Test Planning Tax Accounting Follow Through Building Trust Self-Motivation Problem Solving Data Collection Social Security Sales Operations Virtual Training Influencing Skills Business Objectives Systems Integration Service Improvement Operational Efficiency Discussion Facilitation Employment Applications Verbal Communication Skills Employee Assistance Programs Service Improvement Planning Health And Wellness Coaching Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Application Programming Interface (API) +0

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

The salary range for this role is $117,000.00 - $184,200.00

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.