Operator

• At least an mbo 2 diploma, which could be in the direction of process technology (Vapro-B), technology, laboratory technology, or logistics, for example.
• You are able to work accurately.
• Safety and hygiene are high priorities for you.
• You are used to working towards production deadlines.
• Good speaking and writing skills in Dutch.

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• Competitive salary depending on 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.
• A high-quality company restaurant with fresh and healthy options every day.
• On-site sports facilities with classes in boxing, Zumba, and Pilates.
• Excellent coffee prepared by a professional barista.
• Game room with a pool table and a ping pong table.
• A contribution to your personal gym membership to support your well-being.
• Mental wellbeing support via Lyra Health for you and your family members.
• Access to a separate prayer/meditation room.

Send your question together with the vacancy number and the title of the vacancy to this email address: RecruitmentNL@MSD.com. You can only apply via the website.

Job Description

Contribute to the production of medicines that make a difference worldwide. As an operator in Haarlem, you will work in a technical and extremely hygienic environment on the production of, among other things, Mectizan for human use. Through your work, you help make high-quality medicines available to patients all over the world.

For our location in Haarlem, we are looking for an: Operator

You produce and process Mectizan and other medicines for human use in a cleanroom environment. This is an extremely controlled and hygienic working environment where quality, safety, and accuracy are central. Following strict procedures and GMP guidelines, you ensure that medicines are produced safely and according to the highest quality standards. Your duties may consist of:

• Operating, setting up, and monitoring production equipment;
• Performing production and packaging activities according to GMP guidelines;
• Monitoring the production process and identifying deviations;
• Performing quality controls and recording process data;
• Cleaning and disinfecting equipment and production areas;
• Contributing to a safe, clean, and efficient working environment.

Working with medicines follows strict protocols. Hygienic, precise, and safe. You understand how important following those guidelines is. You therefore have a strong sense of responsibility. Working towards a healthier world can only be done together. Therefore, it is naturally important that you can collaborate well. We find the motivation to learn more important than work experience. What you do not know yet, you will learn with us.

We offer
Working with us means working together on health in an international working environment with dedicated colleagues. You will get all the space to develop yourself and show who you are. Furthermore, you can count on attractive employment conditions:

Aseptic Operations, Aseptic Operations, cGMP Requirements, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Equipment Maintenance, Forklift Training, Good Distribution Practice (GDP), Government Regulation, HVAC Systems, Instrument Handling, Logistics Warehouse Management, Manufacturing Processes, Pharmaceutical Processing, Pharmaceutical Production, Policy Compliance, Power Generation Equipment, Problem Identification, Procedure Adherence, Procedure Development, Process Technologies, Product Compliance, Product Improvements, Production Flow Analysis, Production Management {+ 9 more}

Regular

Not Applicable

10/28/2026