Associate Manufacturing Technician - Batching

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Full Time Worthington, MN, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $26.00 Hourly

Vaxxinova US is seeking an individual to join our team as an Associate Manufacturing Technician on the Batching team in Worthington, Minnesota.

At Vaxxinova US, you'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference. We offer competitive pay and benefits, opportunities for growth, and a supportive work culture.

The Associate Manufacturing Technician
- Batching role is responsible for assisting and supporting the process, to ensure site wide compliance in production, testing, and distribution of veterinary biologic products, within the guidelines set by regulatory agencies. This position will work in an aseptic production laboratory within manufacturing.

• Work under minimal supervision to process and batch vaccines while maintaining a high level of process clarity with direct management
• Follow SOPs in an efficient and accurate manner
• Aseptically assist serial processing to ensure on-time delivery
• Clean and maintain the aseptic environment; maintain cleanliness of facilities
• Assist with necessary documentation, ensuring accurate and complete information
• Maintain inventory of laboratory consumables
• Assist in investigation of laboratory error to identify root cause and prevent repeated errors
• Assist other departments as requested and complete other duties as assigned
• Promote safety in all areas of work, professional courtesy, and a positive work environment within the company

• Experience working in a regulated environment including the USDA/CVB, C-CVB, VICH, OSHA, Federal, State, and Local Agencies is preferred
• A background in basic science and the ability to do basic mathematical calculations
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Communications skills to effectively work with teams, across departments, and outside vendors
• Ability to follow department SOPs (Standard Operating Procedure)
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and follow verbal & written instructions in English
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time; bending, twisting, and preforming fine motor manipulations required
• Ability to lift 30 lbs routinely and 50 lbs occasionally.

• High school diploma or equivalent required with three years relevant work experience or an A.S. or higher degree in a related field with at least two years of work experience.

We are proud to offer a generous benefit package in addition to competitive compensation, including employer contributions towards medical, dental and vision premiums. Most benefits begin on date of hire. Our benefits include:

• Medical
• Vision
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• 401K plan with company match
• Paid time off accrual
• 9 Paid holidays
• Company paid shutdown consisting of 4 business days between December 25and December 31
• Company paid short and long-term disability
• And many other voluntary benefits

Vaxxinova provides a wide range of both autogenous and licensed vaccines combined with high-level diagnostic services, supported by strong R&D. Our focus is on livestock including cattle, poultry, swine and aqua. Vaxxinova US, formerly known as Epitopix and Newport Laboratories, is the US operating unit of Vaxxinova International, headquartered in the Netherlands. Vaxxinova US has a strong market presence making autogenous vaccines for cattle, swine, and poultry as well as a state-of-the-art diagnostic laboratory.

Vaxxinova currently has facilities in fourteen countries including Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Italy, Germany, Japan, Jordan, Norway, South Africa, Thailand, the USA, and the Netherlands. Vaxxinova is part of the family-owned EW Group, headquartered in Germany. The EW Group specializes in animal genetics, animal nutrition and animal health, operates in over 100 countries and records consistent international growth.