US$157K - US$247K
🇬🇧Live Biological Production IPT Operator - Sphereon
On-site in Salamanca·Full-time·Added 5 days ago
What they offer
Full-time hours
Per the ad.
What they ask for
Have the right to work in Spain
No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.
Work on-site in Salamanca
No relocation package mentioned.
You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.This job was automatically translated to English,.
The role
Carry out the necessary tasks according to established procedures for the production of egg-derived antigens, lyophilized pharmaceutical form. Their functions will be developed within the Live Biological Production IPT at the Salamanca plant.
What you'll do
- Control of the correct status, storage, and flow of raw materials, materials, and waste according to procedures.
- Correct performance of cleaning, preparation, and sterilization operations of materials according to procedures and handling of the necessary equipment.
- Correct performance of media manufacturing operations according to procedures and handling of the necessary equipment.
- Correct performance of viral inoculation and harvest operations according to procedures and handling of the necessary equipment.
- Correct performance of antigen packaging operations according to procedures and handling of the necessary equipment.
- Correct performance of sampling operations according to procedures and handling of the necessary equipment.
- Correct performance of antigenic suspension manufacturing and grinding operations according to procedures and handling of the necessary equipment.
- Correct performance of sphere manufacturing operations according to procedures and handling of the necessary equipment.
- Correct performance of lyophilization operations according to procedures and handling of the necessary equipment.
- Correct performance of packaging in intermediate storage and sampling containers for spheres.
- Correct performance of encapsulation operations according to procedures and handling of the necessary equipment.
- Correct performance of packaging operations according to procedures and handling of the necessary equipment.
- Identify opportunities for improvement in the processes.
- Correct completion of documentation associated with the IPT (Technical Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, Batch Record...).
- Ensure the correct handling, identification, maintenance, and validation of equipment and rooms.
- Work in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Work in accordance with Good Documentation Practices.
- Work in accordance with safety standards.
description
Job Description
We are looking for an operator to help us carry out activities related to Live Biological Production.
The activity is carried out continuously, so 24/7 availability (shift work) will be necessary and essential.
Knowledge
- Knowledge of SAP, SCADA, and Reliance applications.
- Knowledge of Biological Production.
- Knowledge of sterilization processes (filtration and heat) and disinfection (VHP).
- Work experience in classified rooms.
- Experience in aseptic processes.
- Medium level of autonomy.
Required Skills
Analytical Thinking, Analytical Thinking, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Cleanroom Gowning, Computer Literacy, Disease Prevention, Drug Development, Equipment Set Up, Fabrication Processes, GMP Environments, GMP Operations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Healthcare Innovation, In-Process Control (IPC), Manufacturing Operations, Medication Preparation, Pharmaceutical Development, Pharmaceutical Management, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Problem Resolution, Process Adherence, Production Scheduling, Recordkeeping, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards {+ 2 more}
Preferred Skills
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
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
Flexible Work Arrangements
Not Applicable
Job Posting End Date
09/28/2026
Requirements
Nice to have
- English B1
Education & certifications
- Compulsory Secondary Education
- Laboratory Technician module or higher.
- 1 year of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
The role
Llevar a cabo las tareas necesarias conforme a los procedimientos establecidos para la realización de la producción de antígenos origen huevo, forma farmacéutica liofilizada. Sus funciones serán desarrolladas dentro del IPT Producción Biológica Viva en la planta de Salamanca.
What you'll do
- Control del correcto estado, almacenamiento, y flujo de las materias primas, materiales y residuos según los procedimientos.
- Realización correcta de las operaciones de limpieza, preparación y esterilización de materiales acorde a procedimientos y manejo de los equipos necesarios.
- Realización correcta de las operaciones de fabricación de medios acorde a procedimientos y manejo de los equipos necesarios.
- Realización correcta de las operaciones de inoculación y cosecha vírica acorde a procedimientos y manejo de los equipos necesarios.
- Realización correcta de las operaciones de envasado de antígeno acorde a procedimientos y manejo de los equipos necesarios.
- Realización correcta de las operaciones de toma de muestras acorde a procedimientos y manejo de los equipos necesarios.
- Realización correcta de las operaciones de fabricación de suspensiones antigénicas y molienda acorde a procedimientos y manejo de los equipos necesarios.
- Realización correcta de las operaciones de fabricación de esferas acorde a procedimientos y manejo de los equipos necesarios.
- Realización correcta de las operaciones de liofilización acorde a procedimientos y manejo de los equipos necesarios.
- Realización correcta del envasado en contenedores intermedios de almacenamiento y muestreo de esferas.
- Realización correcta de las operaciones de encapsulado acorde a procedimientos y manejo de los equipos necesarios.
- Realización correcta de las operaciones de empaquetado acorde a procedimientos y manejo de los equipos necesarios.
- Identificar oportunidades de mejora en los procesos.
- Cumplimentación correcta de documentación asociada al IPT (Instrucciones Técnicas, Procedimientos Normalizados de Trabajo, Registro de lote...).
- Asegurar el correcto manejo, identificación, mantenimiento y validación de equipos y salas.
- Trabajar de acuerdo con las normas de correcta fabricación.
- Trabajar de acuerdo con las buenas prácticas de documentación.
- Trabajar de acuerdo con las normas de seguridad.
description
Estamos buscando a un/a operario/a para que nos ayude a llevar a cabo las actividades relacionadas con la Producción Biológica Viva.
La actividad se desarrolla de manera continuada, por lo que será necesaria e imprescindible disponibilidad 24 horas / 7 días (trabajo a turnos).
Conocimientos
- Conocimiento de las aplicaciones SAP, SCADA y Reliance.
- Conocimientos en Producción Biológica.
- Conocimientos de procesos de esterilización (filtración y calor) y desinfección (VHP).
- Experiencia de trabajo en salas clasificadas.
- Experiencia en procesos asépticos.
- Nivel de autonomía media.
Required Skills
Analytical Thinking, Analytical Thinking, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Cleanroom Gowning, Computer Literacy, Disease Prevention, Drug Development, Equipment Set Up, Fabrication Processes, GMP Environments, GMP Operations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Healthcare Innovation, In-Process Control (IPC), Manufacturing Operations, Medication Preparation, Pharmaceutical Development, Pharmaceutical Management, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Problem Resolution, Process Adherence, Production Scheduling, Recordkeeping, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards {+ 2 more}
Preferred Skills
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
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
Flexible Work Arrangements
Not Applicable
Job Posting End Date
09/28/2026
Requirements
Nice to have
- Inglés B1
Education & certifications
- Enseñanza Secundaria Obligatoria
- Módulo de Técnico de Laboratorio o superior.
- 1 años de experiencia en la industria farmacéutica.
About MSD
MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme) is the Spanish affiliate of Merck & Co., Inc., a global research-driven pharmaceutical company headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey, USA. The company discovers, develops, and manufactures innovative medicines and vaccines across therapeutic areas including oncology, infectious diseases, and cardiovascular health. With operations in over 140 countries and a workforce of roughly 70,000 employees worldwide, MSD is one of the largest and most influential healthcare companies in the world.
In Spain, MSD operates from its offices in Madrid, serving as the commercial and medical hub for the Iberian region. The Spanish affiliate is known for a professional, science-driven culture that values collaboration and innovation, and it regularly hires international talent across functions such as clinical research, medical affairs, and commercial operations. For international professionals, MSD offers a global career framework, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to work on medicines that reach patients worldwide, making it an attractive employer for those seeking a stable, multinational environment in Spain.
- Industry
- Pharma
- Founded
- 1891
- Employees
- 50,000–100,000
- Headquarters
- Rahway, USA
- In Spain
- Madrid
- Website
- msd.es
Good to know if you are moving
- MSD operates globally under the name MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme) outside the US and Canada, so the Spanish entity is MSD Spain.
- The Spanish affiliate is based in Madrid and is one of the company's key European hubs for medical, regulatory, and commercial activities.
- The company offers a global mobility framework, making it feasible for international hires to move to Spain and later rotate to other countries.
- English is the working language for many internal communications, easing the transition for non-Spanish speakers.
- MSD is known for strong investment in R&D, with annual R&D budgets exceeding $10 billion, offering exposure to cutting-edge science.
More jobs like this
or browse Mid-level·Healthcare & Pharma·Castile and León·Pharma
€950
🇬🇧€950
🇬🇧🇬🇧 🇪🇸
€950
🇬🇧🇬🇧
🇬🇧
🇬🇧
🇪🇸
€2K
€30K - €35K
🇪🇸€18K - €18K
€20K - €25K
€19K
€11.65
€9.47
🇪🇸
🇪🇸
€21K
€9.88