Qc Senior Laboratory Technician

Job DescriptionQC Senior Laboratory Technician12 months Fixed Term, full-timeLocation : Wellington - Upper Hutt, New ZealandWorking Hours : 40 hours a weekSalary Range : NZD $76,000 - $86,000 Base + benefitsUpskill and growth in an area your passionate about, whilst being fully supported and encouragedJoin a professional, friendly, inclusive team and environmentJoin a trusted Global leading Animal Health organisationThe primary responsibility of the QC Laboratory Technician is to perform and document tests within Immunology QC Laboratory, monitor assay performance, plan and co-ordinate own workload and contribute to ensuring the smooth running of their area to meet schedules for release of final and intermediate products.The QC Laboratory Technician sits within the Global Animal Health Manufacturing organisation and reports to QC Manager.What You Will DoResponsibilities include, however not limited to : Test antigen and / or vaccine, to required standards, according to set schedules / timelines by : Planning, conducting, reporting and interpreting routine laboratory assays in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Ensuring adequate stocks of reagents, test materials and equipment are available to perform tests on timeAccurately record all test data / observations by : Documenting all tasks in test records, worksheets or logbooks in accordance with Good Documentation PracticePeer reviewing work of other team members on procedures in which they are fully trainedMaintain housekeeping standards by : Performing housekeeping tasks in accordance with SOPs and GLPCompleting regular assigned housekeeping inspectionsMaintaining lab equipment in fully operational state of calibration / validation, including performing routine calibrationsReferring to, understanding and following applicable Global Quality PoliciesMinimise Events / invalid test assays by : Monitoring assays for unusual occurrences including preparing and reviewing trends of assay resultsInvestigating and reporting on EventsNotifying supervisor of potential failures, recording faults and rectifying common faults independentlyContribute to the continuous improvement and introduction of new methods in the department by : Implementing assigned CAPA identified in investigationsPerforming routine test method or equipment validations under directionAuthoring or technically reviewing SOPs for procedures in which they are fully trainedBe an active member of the QC team by : Completing training in assigned area / tasksProviding on-the-job training for other members of the QC teamSupporting other team members initiativesDocumentation and Reporting ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain documentation in accordance with Company and relevant quality standardsProduce / assist with SOP development and SOP updatesFollow global and local procedures to ensure that you are familiar with the required reporting processes and timelines for Events, Adverse Events and Product Quality complaintsWhat You Must haveScience degree (Chemistry, Biotechnology ideally however open to consider other disciplines)ELISA testing - experience requiredPCRtesting - experience requiredExperience in a laboratory environment – essentialUnderstanding of GMP / GLP - requiredExcellent verbal and written communication skillsWhat You Can ExpectWork autonomously whilst being supported, encouraged and being part of a trusted Global Leading Animal Health organisationExposure to upskill and develop in your roleFlexibility and opening doors to other opportunities and skillsetsJoining a collaborative team of likeminded individualsWe are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together.

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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.Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HERESearch Firm Representatives Please Read CarefullyMerck & 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.

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Please, no phone calls or emails.Employee Status : Temporary (Fixed Term)Relocation : VISA Sponsorship : Travel Requirements : Flexible Work Arrangements : Not ApplicableShift : Valid Driving License : Hazardous Material(s) : Required Skills : Assay, Compound Management, Corrective Action Management, Documentations, GMP Compliance, GMP Laboratory, Keen Observation, Laboratory Analytical Techniques, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Laboratory Investigations, Laboratory Operations, Legal Compliance, Management Process, Onsite Training, Planning Process, Quality Control Management, Quality Standards, Recordkeeping, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing, Sterility Testing, Technical Procedures, Technical Writing, Test and Evaluation (T&E)Preferred Skills : Job Posting End Date : 07 / 10 / 2025

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