Position Summary:
A Laboratory Technician is responsible for critical laboratory procedures and duties in the production of veterinary products. Technicians may work with a variety of technical equipment while completing cell culture processes throughout the manufacturing cycle. At all times technicians must follow Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures and adhere to all safety and company policies, and perform duties assigned by department supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform procedures including aseptic work, media preparation, antigen inoculation and harvest, tissue culture preparation and harvest, filling vaccines, etc.
Maintain accurate and reliable record keeping including charts, logbooks, and all pertinent documentation.
Communicate with any unusual and/or non-routine occurrences when performing tasks.
Cleaning work areas, prepare, clean and sterilize glassware and equipment for use.
Equipment setup and operation.
Note - Embryonic eggs are utilized for virus propagation.
Hazardous Materials: Isopropyl Alcohol, Hydrogen peroxide, Phenolic Disinfectants, Oxidizers
Education
Bachelor's degree or High School diploma with commensurate experience.
Qualifications
Lab based experience preferred but not required.
GMP experience is needed.
Some scientific background/experience would be helpful.
Cell culturing experience is very helpful.
Prior SAP experience.
Physical abilities test will be required prior to being allowed to start on site.
Aseptic/clean room environment experience.
Experience using PH meters, UniFuge, measuring components, reading/following SOP's, aseptic behaviors.
Preferred: Vaccine knowledge.
Effective writing, oral communication, interpersonal and organizational skills are highly desirable