Quality Control Tech

About Phibro Animal Health Corporation

Phibro Animal Health Corporation is a publicly traded organization with a rich history spanning nearly 100 years of service. The Company is a global manufacturer of medicated feed additives, feed ingredients, advanced nutrition solutions, vaccines and specialty chemicals for various industrial markets. Phibro’s revenues are in excess of $820 million, and are supported by over 1500 employees worldwide.

 

The Quality Control Tech is an integral part of our Quality Control team based out of our US - Omaha, NE - Vaccines site.

 

Position Details

The Quality Control Tech is an integral part of our Quality team based out of our Phibro Vaccine Omaha Office, in Omaha, NE. The Quality Control Tech performs various laboratory test activities, calibrations and calculations to provide useful and accurate product for the Quality Control department. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Key Responsibilities

Purity, Viscosity, Bacterial and Viral Inactivation Testing. Adjuvant Stability and appearance, pH and specific gravity on adjuvant samples. Formaldehyde assays, Mycoplasma detection, Agglutination, Growth promotion, Preservative interference and Protein binding.  Product safety testing in animals, air sampling, water sampling. Organize/manage repository samples in secured area, perform inspection of incoming shipments, assist in compiling and checking packets of autogenous serials, compile and maintain files for all records of adjuvant production and testing.  Enter test results of raw ingredients and adjuvant products into the computer database. Review and approve Certificates of Analysis for all raw materials before releasing for use. 

Key Competencies

CollaborativeCommunicating EffectivelyDelivering High Quality WorkDemonstrating InitiativeFollowing Policies and ProceduresManaging TimePrioritizing and Organizing Work

Skills

Able to develop and maintain detailed records.Extremely high level of attention to detail and high standard of quality.Must be accurate, detail-oriented and thorough.Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.High degree of time management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities and projects at once.Must be proficient using Email, phones, cell phones, and office equipment.

Education & Experience

• Education and/or Experience:  Bachelors of Science degree or three to five years of lab experience required. Familiar with 9CFR guidelines and aseptic technique. 
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.  Must be able to make decisions on routine matters.  Ability to define and solve practical problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

• Decision Making Responsibilities: Must work primarily in a worker capacity in a team environment.  Have informal contact daily with supervisor.  Good organizational and writing skills necessary to track and document.
• Skills: Microsoft based applications and LIMS. Ability to read, analyze, interpret and correspond in the English language for general business reports, professional journals, technical procedures, and reports. Ability to apply mathematical formulas to practical situations with laboratory work including conversions and volume measurements of dosages.  It also requires computer/software utilization.
• Physical Demands: Lift 30 lbs. occasionally. Must be able to move from place to place in all areas of production.  Must be able to stand and bend during entire shift.  Requires good hand/eye coordination to perform various tests and good eyesight for calibrations and operation of lab equipment.
• Work Environment: Basic lab environment that requires the wearing of protective equipment.

Physical Requirements

Required to lift or carry 21 to 50 lbsRequired to bend constantlyRequired to stand constantlyRequired to talk or hear constantlySpecific vision abilities include ability to adjust focusSpecific vision abilities include close visionSpecific vision abilities include distance visionSpecific vision abilities include depth perceptionSpecific vision abilities include perpheral vision

 

Phibro is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.

Business Unit: Animal Health & Mineral Nutrition   
Division: Animal Health & Nutrition 
Department: Quality Control 
Location: US - Omaha, NE - Vaccines 
Work Schedule: 1st Shift Weekdays Only 
Weekly Working Hours: 40.00