Quality Control Technician

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Full Time Worthington, MN, US

5 days ago Requisition

Quality Control Technician

Vaxxinova US is seeking an individual to join our team as a Quality Control Technician 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.

About the role: The Quality Control Technician is responsible for assisting and supporting the overall quality program, to ensure sitewide compliance in production, testing, and distribution of veterinary biologic products, within guidelines set internally and by regulatory agencies.

• Work with minimal supervision while maintaining a high level of process clarity with direct management
• Follow, write, and troubleshoot SOPs in an efficient and accurate manner
• Prepare and interpret all information and documentation related to job functions
• Cross train between In Process (IP) and Final Product (FP) teams
• Perform tasks in a sterile and/or aseptic environment
• Perform qualitative /quantitative tests to ensure purity/sterility/safety of product and associated products
• Interpret and manipulate details of department needs to plan for efficient material and time usage
• Rapidly and accurately adjust to department needs in response to unplanned circumstances
• Complete the necessary documentation, ensuring accurate and complete information
• Assists in training others on methods and procedures, and be able to fill in for other members of the department if necessary
• Perform tests on animals and make accurate observations
• Maintains inventory of laboratory consumables
• Assist or lead investigation of laboratory error to identify root cause and prevent repeated errors
• Clean and maintain the aseptic environment
• Follows good laboratory practices
• 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

• Familiar with computer systems and software including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite applications as well as Adobe Suite and other database applications of intermediate to advanced level
• Competency with mathematics through algebra and in the metric system. Statistical analysis experience is beneficial
• Self- starter and attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Good verbal, written, and record keeping skills.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and follow verbal & written instructions in English
• Ability to work in a microbiology laboratory and comprehend microbiology techniques and language
• Communications skills to effectively work with teams, across departments, and outside vendors
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time; bending, twisting, and preforming fine motor manipulations required
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. occasionally
• Ability to pass medical clearance/fit testing when required

• Associate’s degree and 3+ years of related work experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Previous experience working with animals preferred

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 25 and 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.

Vaxxinova US does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies in response to job postings on social media or Vaxxinova US websites.…