Role:
Support the Test Facility Manager to maintain and improve the infrastructure of the Malelane Research Unit. Be responsible for the maintenance and calibration of machinery and laboratory equipment.
Activities:
- In close collaboration with the site health & safety officer,
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supervise and manage all machines on site in terms of the General Machine Regulations Section 2(1),
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be responsible for the on-site maintenance team
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(the on-site maintenance team is responsible for minor repairs, small building projects, small welding projects, upkeeping of fences etc.),
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be responsible to manage and supervise all activities by contractors involved in any building or repairs,
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provide solutions to minor engineering problems and
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ensure the maintenance of all laboratory equipment in compliance of laboratory standards.
Minimum requirements:
Have a strong technical background
Fluent in English
Basic computer literacy skills
Competent in welding, and have a basic technical understanding of machinery.
Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and experience in supervising teams would be an advantage.
A qualification in any Trade Test for artisanship would be an advantage.
Fluency in Afrikaans or siSwati would be an advantage.
Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is dedicated to being the most trusted supplier of bio-pharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create a reliable global manufacturing network that’s devoted to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.
Who we are …
We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world’s most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.
What we look for …
In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.
INVENT.
IMPACT.
INSPIRE.
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. 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.
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
Travel Requirements:
10%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Work Week
Shift:
Valid Driving License:
Yes
Hazardous Material(s):
Pesticides
Requisition ID:R109886