Technician, Operations- 3rd shift

Job Description

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.

Position Description:

The Operations Technician position is available at our Animal Health facility in Elkhorn, Nebraska, located on the West end of Omaha.  The Elkhorn facility is expanding operations to manufacture animal vaccines and biologics. Looking for talented individuals to join our Production teams using key technologies for cell culture, blending, filling and packaging. 

The Operations Technician is accountable for critical laboratory procedures and duties in the production of veterinary products.  Technicians work with a variety of technical equipment while completing duties involved in blending, filling vials or packaging finished products for distribution.   At all times technicians must follow Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and adhere to all safety and company policies while performing assigned duties. 

Some of the duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Comprehend and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Outlines of Production. 

• Comprehend and comply with cGMP guidelines and complete and review documentation for accuracy and completeness.

• Prepare media and perform necessary cleaning/disinfecting of equipment and laboratories. 

• Work in a clean, aseptic environment (clean room environment). 

• Operate lab equipment including pumps, centrifuges, roller racks and miscellaneous instruments.

• Clean, wrap, and sterilize laboratory equipment.

• Assist in antigen processing or serial batching equipment set up, sterilization, and operation.

• Perform aseptic procedures during antigen processing or serial batching operations.

• Operate automated packaging line, fill machines, capping machines, freeze dryers, autoclaves, dry heat ovens, etc. in accordance with standard operating procedures.

• Maintain concurrent records including manufacturing directions, log sheets, and all other pertinent documents.

• Assist in monitoring and requisitioning laboratory supplies.

Hours for the position are Monday - Thursday 9:00PM - 7:30M.

Position Qualifications:

Education Minimum Requirement:

• High School diploma or equivalent; College degree in a relevant scientific field (biology / chemistry, life science) preferred.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Basic Math aptitude

• Strong work ethic

• Ability to lift 50lbs on an intermittent basis

• Attention to detail

• Ability to follow approved documentation practices

• 1-2 years relevant experience working in a production laboratory

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Basic computer skills (Word/Outlook/Excel)

• Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• 2-3 years relevant manufacturing experience and a basic understanding of manufacturing procedures, techniques and equipment

• Working knowledge of current cGMP and inventory control concepts (strongly preferred).

• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and procedures.

• Experience in large scale bacterial antigen processing and serial batching.

• Experience using SAP®

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