Vaccine Production Technician / Manufacturing Associate (for entry-level Biology graduates)

Location: Athens, GA
Contract Duration: Approximately 6 months
Vaccination Requirement: Rabies vaccine required

Schedule

• Shift: 6:45 AM - 5:15 PM
• Overtime as needed
• Weekend and holiday work required as business needs dictate

Job Summary

Responsible for performing activities associated with the preparation of vaccine components in an aseptic clean room environment. The role utilizes virus and cell culture techniques and follows USDA regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing & Production

• Prepare vaccine components in an aseptic clean room environment.
• Perform virus and cell culture-related processes in accordance with USDA regulations.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) during all manufacturing activities.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete and review in-process documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain technical data and supporting documentation in a timely manner.
• Ensure adherence to quality, regulatory, and documentation standards.

Training & Team Support

• Assist with training and coaching both new and current employees on required processes and skills.
• Work collaboratively within a team-oriented production environment.

Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving

• Participate in root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Escalate production process issues and workflow disturbances as needed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (AAI).
• Participate in site projects, deviation investigations, and change control activities.

Safety

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs and initiatives.

Required Skills

• Experience or knowledge of clean room operations and aseptic techniques.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Basic math skills.
• Equipment and automation troubleshooting abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and database software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Education

• Biology degree preferred

Ideal Candidate Background

Candidates with experience in any of the following are likely to be a strong fit:

• Cell culture
• Virus culture
• Aseptic processing
• Clean room manufacturing
• Vaccine production
• Biotechnology laboratory work
• Pharmaceutical or biologics manufacturing
• Academic research involving cell biology, microbiology, or molecular biology