Manufacturing ​/ Production Technician, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations

Job Title

Operation Technician

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years of relevant work experience

Required

Experience and Skills:

• Ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Familiar with laboratory or manufacturing procedures
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Good mathematical abilities
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Diversity and inclusion mindset
• Ability to routinely pipette and pour media
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) in an aseptic environment
• Successful completion of Physical Abilities Test

Preferred

Experience and Skills:

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Microbiology, or related science
• Aseptic technique
• Biological laboratory experience
• Efficient and effective organizational/communication skills and the ability to interact with diverse departments
• Good problem-solving skills to identify logical solutions to challenges
• Basic skills with Microsoft Office applications and SAP
• Good documentation practices

Professional

Competencies:

• Strong work ethic
• Result-driven mindset
• Make rapid, disciplined decisions
• Foster teamwork and cross-collaboration
• Continuous learning mindset
• Resilient and resourceful
• Foster team collaboration and possess good communication and conflict management skills

Performing basic warehousing and material handling activities: unloading trucks, material movements, order fulfillment, and cycle counts.

• Maintains in-process inventory at work centers by delivering and opening materials and supplies.

• Picking/putting away product

• Preparing materials for shipping

• Operating pallet jack

• Working with dry ice

• Perform other duties as required

The primary purpose of this Operation Technician is to perform entry-level laboratory procedures and assist others in more advanced procedures for the production of veterinary biologicals according to strict government and company-imposed guidelines. Assist in all areas of the production of RNA (RP) Particle Vaccine products manufactured in a USDA licensed facility. Work activities include but are not limited to:

• Blend and Fill Team
• Maintains production records according to regulations
• Utilization of volumetric aseptic techniques
• Production of RP products for USDA licensure
• Maintenance of Vero cell line and related cell culture activities
• Assist with electroporation process
• Assist with RP harvest and formulation
• Make growth media
• Updates training record as needed
• Restock lab with supplies
• Perform other duties as needed

Note:

Monday to Thursday 7:00am to 4:30pm. Friday mornings as needed to hit 40hrs.

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