Pharmaceutical Operations Technician; Batching

Job Description

For over 130 years, we have pioneered groundbreaking science. Today, we are driven by continuous innovation to develop breakthrough medicines, vaccines and technology. Rooted in direct experience on the farm and in the clinic, we work hand in hand with our customers every step of the way.

Our singular focus is to empower those who care for animals, helping them manage their vital responsibility with confidence. Because when it comes to animal health, no one sees it like we do.

Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset striving for continuous improvement. We work in the local plant connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.

This first shift, Monday to Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm, Technician position is available at the Animal Health facility in De Soto, Kansas, located near the Kansas City metropolitan area. The DeSoto facility is expanding operations to manufacturing vaccines and biologics for large and companion animals. Leveraging an experienced and innovative team environment, the key technologies at the site are biologics production using fermentation and cell culture platforms, filling and packaging.

Working within one of the manufacturing operations teams you will be expected to be able to work independently and as part of the team to contribute to the daily completion and schedule adherence of production activities. The antigen manufacturing operation is made up of teams that carry out the production activities for the preparation and sterilization of equipment, preparation and sterilization of media components, fermentation of bacterial antigens, downstream processing of bacterial antigens and serial batching of antigens to blend the final vaccines prior to sterile filling.

The Batching Department is accountable for the large scale manufacture of Equine, Bovine and Swine vaccines produced at the site in accordance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices). Primary activities include equipment and vessel preparation and sterilization, staging and blending of antigens and adjuvants that constitute a vaccine blend and sampling procedures for serial batches.

The position requires someone who can demonstrate a good attention to detail and achieve a consistent error‑free execution of daily job tasks, be able to complete documentation using Good Documentation Practices and be able to identify opportunities for process improvement and employ basic problem‑solving skills.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• AS or BS degree in the sciences preferred

• Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
• Ability to follow/comply with Manufacturing Directions, Standard Operating Procedures, Company/Corporate/Regulatory Policies.
• Ability to demonstrate basic skills in effective time management to meet given deadlines.
• Demonstrated success working effectively with team members and showing initiative to support others on the team when needed.
• Proficient computer skills including MS Word and MS Excel.

• One (1)+ years of pharmaceutical experience or two (2)+ years of manufacturing experience.
• A good comprehension of aseptic processes used in manufacturing.
• Experience using quality improvement tools and continuous improvement processes and site quality metrics.

Analytical Problem Solving, Cell Cultures, Computer Literacy, Data Entry, Detail‑Oriented, Equipment Maintenance, GMP Documentation, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Mammalian Cell Culture, Manufacturing Documentation, Manufacturing Environments, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Quality Control, Media Preparation, Meeting Deadlines, Pre‑Production Planning, Primary Cell Culture, Process Improvements, Proper Documentation, Quality Improvement, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Practices, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing, Sterilizing Equipment, Working Independently

Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:
No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:
No

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