Apprentice Pharmaceutical Technician

Job Description

Close your eyes and imagine waking up every morning for a task as important as helping to save and improve lives all over the world. With us, you have the opportunity to make that a reality. Our team is constantly evolving, join us – and start making an impact today.

Start your apprenticeship as a Pharmaceutical Technician (m/f/d) with us!

What does a Pharmaceutical Technician (m/f/d) actually do?

Pharmaceutical technicians work in the pharmaceutical industry and chemical companies.

What will my tasks as a Pharmaceutical Technician (m/f/d) be?

• You will work in the production of pharmaceuticals and be well-versed in handling active ingredients and excipients, their properties, and modes of action
• You will also be responsible for the packaging and storage of products according to regulations, often in sterile form
• You will ensure that all safety, health, and environmental regulations are met
• Furthermore, in addition to sterile filtration of injection solutions, you will also handle the calibration, validation, and maintenance of electronic control systems
• Finally, you will create and check the manufacturing and filling documentation

What do I need to bring to the table?

• You score points with a qualified secondary school leaving certificate (Realschulabschluss)
• You also bring an interest in natural sciences (chemistry, mathematics, and physics), technical-physical understanding, and manual dexterity
• Personally, you convince us with the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams as well as diligence and accuracy
• You have very good German language skills and ideally good written and spoken English skills

What awaits you?

• Apprenticeship duration 3.5 years (shortening possible under certain conditions)
• Final examination Part I after 2 years with 30% weighting
• Final examination Part II after 3.5 years with 70% weighting
• Internship for solid dosage forms/ Internship for semi-solid preparations

What benefits are there?

• Provision of an iPad and equipment for the apprenticeship
• Payment according to the chemical industry collective agreement
• 13th-month salary
• Vacation pay
• Additional remuneration for good report card and examination grades
• In-house training
• Further training opportunities after completing the vocational training
• Retirement provision
• Bonus program
• Hansefit program

Please add the following information/documents to your application in the system:

• Your tabular CV (This is a mandatory field in the application process)
• A meaningful cover letter that shows the following: Your qualification for this position, your motivation. (This must be uploaded additionally in the application process)
• Your most recent report cards

Do you want to learn more about us?

At the Friesoythe site, we work according to the highest standards in production and quality assurance. Every year, we produce over 500,000 sterile veterinary medicines. We supply our products mainly to the USA, Canada, and Europe. We employ several hundred people and are therefore a major employer in the region.

Our products are used in the following areas:

• Infectious diseases
• Anti-inflammatories
• Controlled reproduction

Application deadline is 31.03.2027

We are proud to be a company built on the values of its diverse, talented, and dedicated employees. The fastest way to drive innovative developments is to bring together different ideas in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to discuss their ideas objectively and to tackle problems together. We see ourselves as an equal opportunity employer and are committed to promoting inclusive, diverse workplaces.

People with severe disabilities and those of equal status will be given preference if equally qualified.

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Required Skills:

Ethical Behavior, German Language, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, Organizing, Professional Responsibility

Preferred Skills:

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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:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

03/31/2027

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