Manufacturing Technician - Frozen

Overview

Manufacturing Technician I – Live Frozen. Responsible for manufacturing live viral products through batching, aseptic filling, freezing, labeling, and related production support activities. Operates filling equipment, prepares production batches, maintains materials and inventories, supports final product processing, completes production documentation, and ensures compliance with cGMP, SOPs, safety standards, and production schedules.

• Manufacturing Operations
  • Prepare production batches following approved batch records, SOPs, and cGMP requirements.
  • Operate manual and semi-automated filling equipment for aseptic filling of live viral products.
  • Set up, operate, monitor, and perform changeovers on filling equipment.
  • Verify batch calculations, component additions, and production parameters.
  • Monitor fill weights, volumes, and process performance throughout manufacturing.
  • Assist with troubleshooting minor equipment and process issues.
  • Transfer intermediate and finished products between manufacturing operations.
  • Maintain communication with production teams to support manufacturing schedules.

• Documentation and Inventory Control
  • Follow all documentation standards, including clear, accurate, and concurrent documentation practices.
  • Complete, verify, organize, and submit production records, batch records, logs, and associated paperwork.
  • Print and distribute current production records as needed.
  • Perform cycle counts and inventory reconciliation.
  • Record receipts, transfers, and inventory transactions within JDE.
  • Maintain Kanban inventory systems and FIFO practices.
  • Order raw materials and production supplies through vendor-managed inventory systems.
  • Ensure QA-released materials are available prior to entering production areas.

• Equipment Preparation and Sterilization
  • Set up, clean, assemble, disassemble, and prepare manufacturing equipment for production.
  • Clean laboratory dishware and production equipment; wrap equipment for sterilization.
  • Operate autoclaves for sterilization of equipment and supplies; document loading/unloading.
  • Troubleshoot minor autoclave issues and maintain organized workstations.

• Final Product Processing
  • Monitor liquid nitrogen storage tanks and related equipment; record temperatures and levels.
  • Perform visual inspection of final product ampoules; prepare ampoules for freezing and manage inventory records.
  • Operate programmable control rate freezers and labeling equipment; prepare labels per production schedules.
  • Complete production records and maintain line clearance by processing one serial at a time.

• Cleaning and Facility Maintenance
  • Clean and disinfect equipment, production rooms, and support areas; maintain cleaning logs.
  • Remove waste and hazardous materials per approved procedures; monitor and document temperatures as required.
  • Maintain safe, clean, and organized work environments before, during, and after manufacturing activities.

• General Responsibilities
  • Utilize appropriate PPE and comply with all safety requirements.
  • Maintain effective cross-department communication; support changing production priorities.
  • Assist other manufacturing areas as needed; support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Core Competencies
  • Solutions out of Complexity — improve manufacturing processes and efficiency.
  • Client Focus — meet production and customer requirements.
  • Collaborate with Empathy — promote teamwork across departments.
  • Engage and Develop — share knowledge and support learning.
  • Drive Ambition, Accountability, and Safety — ownership, accuracy, safety, and quality.
  • Influence Others — communicate clearly and professionally to support team objectives.
• Technical / Functional Competencies
  • Aseptic manufacturing techniques and cleanroom…