Manufacturing Technician - Shift

Overview

Manufacturing Technician I - 9:00 AM Shift

The success of a company depends on the passionate people we partner with. Together, let's share our talents. As a global leader in animal health, Ceva Animal Health believes our success is linked to our passionate people researching, developing, producing and supplying innovative health solutions for all animals, which contributes to the future of our diverse planet. We are committed to ensuring the highest possible level of care and well-being for farm animals (poultry, pigs, ruminants), companion animals (dogs and cats) and wildlife.

Our “Together, Beyond Animal Health” vision emphasizes that the health and wellbeing of people, animals and our planet are totally interlinked. More than ever, Ceva is committed to a "One Health" approach. As part of our “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” policy, Ceva Animal Health is committed to the employment of people with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations throughout the interview process to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants.

To request an accommodation, please contact a member of the Ceva Talent Acquisition team.

Location:

Lenexa, KS

Clean room cell production

9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

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  Job Summary and
  
  Purpose:
  
  Prepare sterile and non-sterile media and reagents for antigen production. Clean and sterilize glassware, supplies and laboratory work areas. Assist in the production of antigens to be used in the final vaccine product in a clean room environment. Ensure operations run smoothly according to the production schedule, standard operating procedures and outlines of production.
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Understand and follow Marek’s Laboratory SOPs, Quality Assurance SOPs, Marek’s Laboratory Support SOPs, Universal SOPs and other SOPs as applicable.
• Documentation: All procedures must be thoroughly documented; documentation must be legible, concurrent, and accurate.
• Clean room Laboratory Work: Daily gowning with sterile hooded coveralls, goggles, facemask, two pairs of gloves, and clean room boot coverings; aseptic behaviors; all procedures required for CEF production; operate machinery and equipment used for any part of CEF preparation.
• Lab Support: Disinfection of eggs; visual inspection of eggs; stocking of all areas; deliver samples to Quality Control in a timely manner; daily temperature checks; receive shipments from the dock, ensuring items are labeled properly and QA released before entering the production area; prepare materials for laboratory use; forklift operation; other duties as requested by leadership.
• Dishware Preparation and Sterilization: Wash, assemble, wrap and label dishware, machines, and equipment; operate autoclaves; plan according to the production schedule.
• Inventory Management: Maintain work orders launched by internal planners, issue items to work orders within 24–48 hrs of the process; ensure first in, first out method of materials and daily checks/discarding of expired materials and samples; perform cycle counts; ordering and restocking of lab supplies and raw materials; perform transactions in inventory software.
• Cleaning: Prepare cleaning solutions, daily cleaning and deep cleaning of all areas the department operates within; daily waste disposal, including hazardous waste.
• Core Competencies: Shape solutions out of complexity; client focus; collaborate with empathy; engage and develop; drive ambition and accountability; influence others.
• Technical / Functional
  
  Competencies:
  
  Knowledge of aseptic behavior; attention to detail; ability to work outside of set schedule as needed (weekends/holidays); mathematical aptitude; ensures compliance of all manufacturing processes with regulatory agencies and company policies.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific field (e.g., chemistry, general biology, cellular biology, microbial biology) or at least 1 year of experience in a related field.
• Work Experience: Experience in a regulated biotech or pharmaceutical industry environment.

• Able to read, write legibly and understand English
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