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Operator

On-site in the Netherlands·Full-time·Added 2 days ago

Still open when we checked on 8 Oct

MSD

66 open roles

Overview

Job details

  • Full-time

    Per the ad.

Requirements

  • Dutch

    The ad asks for Dutch, or counts it in your favour.

This job advert was originally written in Dutch.

Requirements

Nice to have

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Education & certifications

No

Pay & benefits

Visa & relocation

No relocation

No

No Travel Required

The role

Job Description

What you'll do

As an Operator, you contribute to the production of veterinary medicines and vaccines in our cleanroom environment. This is an extremely controlled working environment in which quality and safety are central.

How you'll work

Work on vaccines that protect animals worldwide. Work in a modern, technical, and extremely clean production environment. As an Operator in Boxmeer, you will contribute directly to the health of farm and companion animals. The vaccines you help produce make a difference every day. You will work in daytime shifts, with or without weekends (no night shifts). Additionally, there are possibilities to work 80%. A job with impact, plenty of development opportunities, and the Brabant hospitality that our location is known for.

1st - Day, 2nd - Evening

Responsibilities

Your duties may consist of:

  • Setting up and preparing equipment in the cleanrooms;
  • Preparing and mixing vaccines or medicines according to established procedures;
  • Loading and unloading raw materials and products;
  • Checking, cleaning, and maintaining machines and installations;
  • Registering production data according to GMP guidelines;
  • Identifying improvements in the areas of safety, quality, and efficiency.

Your profile

You don't need to be able to do everything already. An eager-to-learn attitude and motivation are just as important to us as experience.

Ideally, you bring the following:

  • Preferably an MBO 3 diploma or comparable level of work and thinking
  • Accuracy and an eye for quality
  • A strong sense of responsibility for safety and hygiene
  • Willingness to work according to procedures and guidelines
  • Good collaboration skills
  • Proficiency in the Dutch language OR a minimum basic level in the English language with the willingness to follow a Dutch language program

What we offer

With us, you get the chance to contribute to the health of both animals and humans. You will join a stable, international organization where collaboration, development, and job satisfaction go hand in hand.

In addition, you can count on:

  • A competitive salary appropriate to your knowledge and experience
  • 3% year-end bonus and an annual bonus based on individual and company results
  • At least 35.5 vacation days
  • Travel allowance and a solid pension scheme
  • Possibilities to work 80% for a healthy work-life balance
  • A high-quality company restaurant with fresh and healthy choices daily
  • Excellent accessibility by train and car; the station is located directly next to our location
  • A contribution to your sports membership to support your vitality
  • Access to mental wellbeing support via Lyra Health for you and your family members
  • A quiet room for prayer, meditation, or reflection
  • A beautiful private park on the premises for a walk or a relaxing break
  • Ample opportunities for growth and development within the organization
  • An inclusive working environment where differences are valued and everyone can be themselves

Animal Health

Our Animal Health division is a leading global organization in veterinary healthcare. With our medicines, vaccines, technologies, and health solutions, we support veterinarians, livestock farmers, pet owners, and governments in improving animal welfare and animal health.

Together, we work toward healthier animals, a more sustainable food chain, and a better future for humans and animals. Our products are available in approximately 150 markets worldwide and are supported by extensive investments in research, development, and innovation.

Do you have questions about this vacancy?

Send your inquiry, along with the vacancy number and the title of the vacancy, to:

RecruitmentNL@MSD.com

Applications can only be submitted via our website.

We believe that a diverse organization is stronger, more innovative, and more successful. Therefore, we welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief. We are curious about your talents, experience, and unique perspective.

Manufacturing, Packaging, Production Environment, Shift Work

Employee Status

Regular

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Hazardous Material(s)

n/a

Job Posting End Date

11/5/2026

About MSD

Industry
Pharma
Founded
1891
Employees
50,000–100,000
Headquarters
Rahway, USA
Website
msd.es

In their own words

About the company & team

We are one of the largest and most versatile pharmaceutical companies in the Netherlands. For more than 130 years, we have used science and innovation to tackle health challenges. In the Netherlands, more than 5,000 colleagues work on the research, development, production, and packaging of medicines and vaccines for humans and animals.

Our Animal Health location in Boxmeer is a global leader in the development and production of vaccines and veterinary medicines. Here, you will work together with a team of 6 to 15 operators in an environment where safety, quality, collaboration, and respect are central.

Working with medicines requires precision, responsibility, and an eye for quality. You will work according to clear guidelines and procedures in an environment where hygiene and safety always come first.

Whether you already have experience as an operator or are motivated to learn a new trade: we love to invest in your development. We are looking for people who are curious, take responsibility, and enjoy collaborating toward a common goal.

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