Lab Tech - I (Assistant)

Qualifications:
Required Education:
• Minimum High School diploma/GED

Required Experience:
• Minimum 1yr experience. (pharmaceutical manufacturing facility experience preferred).
• Ability to operate manufacturing equipment with training
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills are required
• General knowledge of reading, mathematics and computer skills are required.
• Ability to communicate and work in cooperation with other employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Successful completion of a Physical Abilities Test (POET).

Working conditions:
• This position may have varying hours based on the needs of the business
• May require a rotating shift, including some weekends
• Flexibility working overtime is a requirement in manufacturing
• Travel is not a part of this position

Responsibilities:
We are an antigen production lab. Duties are lab responsibilities (execution of aseptic processes), general housekeeping, closed system processing. Some duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Work with a variety of manufacturing equipment while completing processes throughout the manufacturing cycle
• Assist with equipment setup and operation.
• Performs manual and/or automated operations, general maintenance and support functions
• Housekeeping in all work areas | Executes facility decontamination according to approved procedures
• Assist with performing aseptic procedures including antigen inoculation and harvest, cell culture preparation and harvest, etc.
• Assist with performing non-aseptic procedures including handling of live animal virus in the process of harvesting tissue and waste.
• Concurrent record keeping including charts, log books, and all pertinent documentation.
• Identifies and addresses compliance, environmental, safety, and process deviations as appropriate while notifying appropriate personnel
• May be accountable for accumulation, labeling and management of hazardous wastes, as appropriate to their area, providing you are properly trained prior to assignment.
• Demonstrates, at all times, safe work habits and maintains a safe work environment. Comprehends and complies with all safety and company policies and procedures.
• Assist in weekly reports as assigned.
• Attend training classes, workshops, meetings, etc., as required to improve job skills and product-related procedures.