Lab Tech Assistant

Qualifications

Required

Education:

• Minimum High School diploma/GED

Required Experience:

• Minimum 1 year experience (pharmaceutical manufacturing facility experience preferred).
• Ability to operate manufacturing equipment with training.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills are required.
• General knowledge of reading, mathematics, and computer skills are required.
• Ability to communicate and work in cooperation with other employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Successful completion of a Physical Abilities Test (POET).

• This position may have varying hours based on the needs of the business.
• May require a rotating shift, including some weekends.
• Flexibility working overtime is a requirement in manufacturing.
• Travel is not a part of this position.

We are an antigen production lab. Duties are lab responsibilities (execution of aseptic processes), general housekeeping, closed system processing. Some duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Work with a variety of manufacturing equipment while completing processes throughout the manufacturing cycle.
• Assist with equipment setup and operation.
• Perform manual and/or automated operations, general maintenance and support functions.
• Housekeeping in all work areas | Executes facility decontamination according to approved procedures.
• Assist with performing aseptic procedures including antigen inoculation and harvest, cell culture preparation and harvest, etc.
• Assist with performing non-aseptic procedures including handling of live animal virus in the process of harvesting tissue and waste.
• Concurrent record keeping including charts, log books, and all pertinent documentation.
• Identify and address compliance, environmental, safety, and process deviations as appropriate while notifying appropriate personnel.
• May be accountable for accumulation, labeling and management of hazardous wastes, as appropriate to their area, providing you are properly trained prior to assignment.
• Demonstrate, at all times, safe work habits and maintain a safe work environment. Comprehend and comply with all safety and company policies and procedures.
• Assist in weekly reports as assigned.
• Attend training classes, workshops, meetings, etc., as required to improve job skills and product-related procedures.