Laboratory Technician I

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products.
• We work in the manufacturing plants with a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset striving for continuous improvement.
• We work in the local plant connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.
• Technician, Operations is skilled in own unit area and full proficient in skills in one unit area.
• Accountable for critical laboratory procedures and duties in the production of veterinary products.
• Works with moderate degree of supervision when needed to deviate from standard operating procedure.
• Work with a variety of technical equipment while completing cell culture processes throughout the manufacturing cycle.

Responsibilities:

• At all times, following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and adhering to all safety and company policies, perform duties assigned by department supervision.
• Cleaning work area including floors, walls, tables, etc..
• Prepare, clean and sterilize glassware and equipment for use.
• Assist with equipment setup and operation.
• Assist with performing aseptic procedures including media preparation, antigen inoculation and harvest, tissue culture preparation and harvest, filling vaccines, etc.
• Concurrent record keeping including charts, log books, and all pertinent documentation.
• Demonstrates, at all times, safe work habits and maintains a safe work environment. Comprehends and complies with all safety and company policies and procedures.
• Filling, labelling, capping, packaging and visual inspection of product.
• Assist in training new team members.
• Report all unusual, non-routine occurrences when performing tasks.
• May be accountable for accumulation, labelling and management of hazardous wastes, as appropriate to their area, providing they are properly trained prior to assignment.
• Assist with performing non-aseptic procedures including handling of poultry in the process of harvesting tissue or waste.
• Assist in reviewing and developing SOP’s, Production Outlines, Special Outlines.
• Assist in reviewing production records and entering technical data into system.
• Attend training classes, workshops, meetings, etc., as needed to improve job skills and product-related procedures.
• Assist in monitoring and requisitioning laboratory supplies.

Education and experience:

• High School diploma/GED Competency requirements.
• Able to apply knowledge and skills to complete assigned work within own area.
• Recognizes problems and uses existing procedures to assess solutions.
• Works on tasks to meet time frames set by others.
• Ability to read, write and convey information and to effectively communicate information to colleagues at various levels.
• Able to work flexible work schedule to meet the demands of the manufacturing process.
• This includes overtime, holidays and weekends.
• Days and hours are subject to change based on the needs of the business.
• Aseptic clean room behaviours experience preferred.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and conversions

Laboratory experience preferred Working conditions:

• This position may have varying hours based on the needs of the business.
• May require a rotating shift.
• Flexibility working overtime is a requirement in manufacturing.
• Travel is not a part of this position.
• Must be able to lift 50-100lbs.
• With second person.