Senior Operations Technician; TCP

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Technician for our Manufacturing Operations team at the Millsboro, DE Animal Health facility. The role involves key technologies for cell culture, filling, and packaging, and supports a "Safety First, Quality Always" culture.

• Work with a variety of manufacturing equipment while completing processes throughout the manufacturing cycle
• Perform manual and/or automated operations, general maintenance and support functions
• Anticipate and solve complex production/operational problems
• Organize own time and that of others and may supervise some work of others
• Read, write and comprehend technical information and effectively impart information to colleagues at various levels
• Perform advanced mathematical calculations and conversions
• Maintain housekeeping in all work areas and execute facility decontamination according to approved procedures
• Perform aseptic procedures including media preparation, antigen inoculation and harvest, tissue culture preparation and harvest, and filling vaccines
• Perform non-aseptic procedures including handling of live poultry during harvesting tissue and waste
• Fill, label, cap, package, and inspect product
• Maintain 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
• Accountable for accumulation, labeling and management of hazardous wastes, provided appropriate training has been received
• Plan and implement daily and weekly laboratory assignments as well as special projects and other tasks
• Attend required training classes, workshops, meetings, etc., to improve job skills and product-related procedures
• Demonstrate safe work habits and maintain a safe work environment, complying with all safety and company policies and procedures
• Train, mentor and assist in supervision of other team members within the manufacturing group
• Assist in weekly reports as assigned
• Serve on safety, quality, and other committees, if applicable
• Assist with the direction of others by:
  • Having accountability as a team leader
  • Acting as a facilitator to resolve conflicts within a team
  • Ensuring written procedures are being followed
  • Ensuring safety of team members
  • Ensuring facility and equipment are properly maintained
  • Participating in special projects as assigned

• High School diploma/GED with minimum 2 years of laboratory or production experience
• OR Associate’s degree in Science or Engineering with minimum 1 year of laboratory or production experience
• OR Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering

• Ability to read, write and comprehend technical information and effectively impart information to colleagues at various levels
• Ability to operate manufacturing equipment with training
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
• Knowledge of reading, mathematics and computer skills
• Ability to communicate and work cooperatively with other employees in a manufacturing environment
• Successful completion of a Physical Abilities Test
• Experience in aseptic clean room behaviors (preferred)

• Varying hours based on the needs of the business
• May require a rotating shift
• Flexibility working overtime is required
• Travel is not required

• Aseptic Operations
• Biological Sciences
• Bioprocess Engineering
• Cell Cultures
• Cleanroom Operations
• Collaborative Communications
• Data Entry
• Global Manufacturing
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Hazardous Waste Management
• Laboratory Processes
• Liquid Chromatography (LC)
• Mammalian Cell Culture
• Manufacturing Tools
• Media Preparation
• Physical Abilities
• Primary Cell Culture
• Process Control
• Process Improvements
• Production Scheduling
• Safety Protocols
• Safety Standards
• Sterile Products
• Tissue Cultures

Salary Range: $65,100 - $102,500

Additional compensation may include an annual bonus and a long‑term incentive plan, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, other insurance benefits for employees and families, retirement benefits including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate leave, and sick days.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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