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.