Manufacturing Technician - Batch & Fill; Verona, WI

Manufacturing Technician I – Batch & Fill (Verona, WI)

Location: Verona, WI

Shift: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

The Lab Technician I supports laboratory operations by working with batching vessels, filling machines, and capping machines. This role handles inactivated bacterial and viral antigens, batches solutions and semi‑finished products, and adheres to aseptic techniques and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

• Set up, operate, and perform turnaround of all processing equipment, including chemicals, steam, compressed air, and pressurized vessels.
• Operate batching vessels, filling machines, and capping machines.
• Perform environmental monitoring during aseptic procedures.
• Follow aseptic techniques during all applicable processes.
• Conduct APHIS‑certified sampling procedures.
• Operate general production equipment such as autoclaves, pumps, scales, load cells, welders, sealers, and particle monitors.
• Prepare chemical and biological solutions as required.
• Perform daily cleaning and sanitation of labs and equipment.
• Assemble batching and filling equipment for production processes.
• Adhere to all SOPs and document activities in compliance with cGMP standards.
• Maintain effective and professional working relationships across teams.
• Comply with safety procedures and use appropriate PPE.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, including training others when capable.

• Adapt and respond effectively to dynamic lab environments.
• Address internal and external needs with a balanced, solutions‑oriented approach.
• Share information openly and contribute meaningfully to team decisions.
• Be open to learning, feedback, and knowledge sharing.
• Take ownership of work quality, timelines, and KPIs.
• Communicate clearly and confidently with a structured and synthesized message.

• Operate technical and computerized equipment.
• Understand and follow primary production procedures and schedules; consult documentation when needed.
• Learn and adhere to regulatory, health, safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Utilize basic IT tools to support production tasks.
• Apply lean manufacturing tools and support 5S and standard work practices.
• Conduct basic analysis and problem‑solving; provide input to improvement initiatives.
• Provide basic coaching and apply lean tools as per 5S and standard work.
• Understand production standards (e.g., time, materials, output targets).
• Contribute expertise to team projects as needed.
• Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a fast‑paced team.
• Effective planning and time‑management skills.

Education: Associate degree in a life‑science field (preferred).

Work Experience: 1+ year experience in a cGMP environment (preferred). Experience in a laboratory, scientific or animal‑handling field preferred.

Other: Familiarity with cGMP and CGLP procedures desirable. Lean manufacturing experience preferred.

• Read, write legibly and communicate in English to understand safety instructions and procedures.
• Squat, bend, and twist repetitively as part of the production process.
• Stand for extended periods as needed.
• Bend, stoop, push, pull and reach above shoulders.
• Lift up to 25 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally, following safe lifting procedures.
• Perform visual inspection of products or materials to ensure quality and compliance.
• Dress in and operate within cleanroom garments (gloves, gowns, masks, etc.).
• Perform repetitive wrist and shoulder rotations.
• Have sufficient manual dexterity for fine motor tasks.

Cleanroom manufacturing laboratory. Employees must follow strict hygiene protocols and wear cleanroom garments (gloves, gowns, masks, hairnets) at all times to prevent contamination.

No travel required.

Ceva is an equal‑opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ceva encourages men and women, members of all racial and ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

Ceva is a federal contractor and complies with VEVRAA regulations.

This description is intended to provide essential information concerning the job’s scope. It is not an employment contract and Ceva reserves the right to modify job duties or descriptions at any time.