Job Description

Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED with 2-3 years of laboratory experience. Bachelors degree in sciences - Okay with fresh graduate.

• Important: Resources should not currently live/work on a poultry farm/environment.

• Previous work in a regulated industry.

• Previous work in aseptic clean room production environment experience

• Should have basic lab knowledge; stir plates, pipettes, cylinders

• Preferred: Knowledge/familiarity with work in a hatchery - egg harvesting equipment, egg candling, inoculating chicken eggs

• Resource should have good communication skills

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and conversions

• Able to follow instructions carefully (highly regulated industry) & strong attention to detail

• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft office applications • Experience working in a lab/manufacturing facility.

• Competency requirements:

• Able to apply knowledge and skills to complete assigned work within own area

• Recognizes problems and uses existing procedures to assess solutions

• Works on tasks to meet time frames set by others

• Must have the ability to read, write and understand information and to effectively communicate information to colleagues at various levels

• Must be able to work flexible work schedule to meet the demands of the manufacturing process. This includes overtime, holidays and weekends. Days and hours are subject to change based on the needs of the business.

• This position may have varying hours based on the needs of the business

• May require a rotating shift

• Flexibility working overtime is a requirement in manufacturing

• Travel is not a part of this position

• Estimated 1 year assignment

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for assisting with critical laboratory procedures and duties in the production of veterinary products. These technicians will be working with a moderate degree of supervision when required and will also work with a variety of technical equipment while completing cell culture processes throughout the manufacturing cycle.

• Essential functions of Technician: This section lists detailed tasks, duties and responsibilities.

• Time spent performing tasks: • Section A = 90% • Section B = 10%

• At all times, following Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures and adhering to all safety and company policies, perform duties assigned by department supervision. Before entering labs/production areas, you must be properly dressed in scrubs and full gowning, per protocol for environment. Duties may include, but are not limited to: ** A **

• Cleaning work area including floors, walls, tables, etc.

• Prepare, clean and sterilize glassware and equipment for use

• Assist with equipment setup and operation

• Assist with performing aseptic procedures including media preparation, antigen inoculation and harvest, tissue culture preparation and harvest of embryos, filling vaccines, etc.

• Incubation • Weighing

• Concurrent record keeping including charts, log books, and all pertinent documentation.

• Demonstrates, at all times, safe work habits and maintains a safe work environment. Understands and complies with all safety and company policies and procedures.

• Filling, labeling, capping, packaging and visual inspection of product ** B **

• Assist in training new team members

• Report all unusual, non-routine occurrences when performing tasks.

• May be responsible for accumulation, labeling and management of hazardous wastes, as appropriate to their area, providing they are properly trained prior to assignment.

• Assist with performing non-aseptic procedures including handling of poultry in the process of harvesting tissue or waste

• Assist in reviewing and developing S.O.P's, Production Outlines, Special Outlines

• Assist in reviewing production records and entering technical data into required system

• Attend training classes, workshops, meetings, etc., as required to improve job skills and product-related procedures.

• Assist in monitoring and requisitioning laboratory supplies.

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