Protein Production Unit Technician (PPU Technician) 1

1-2 years GMP experience ideal.

About the role

The Protein Production Unit Technician (PPU Technician) will provide daily care and health monitoring of animals; follow standard operating procedures and good documentation practices; organize, clean, and maintain production rooms, supplies, and equipment for egg layers. The PPU Technician will support the production facility by working shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Sanitize animal rooms, enclosures, equipment, corridors, and support areas using appropriate techniques to promote animal health and welfare and to comply with regulations and company policies.
• Provide nutrition to animals by supplying feed and water.
• Organize and maintain animal enclosures, supplies, and equipment.
• Assess animal health status by gathering and documenting data and observing animals.
• Administer treatments, euthanize animals.
• Initiate and maintain records as prescribed by standard operating procedures.
• Maintain records by collecting and recording data to facilitate management of the facility.
• Handle and restrain animals by using appropriate techniques to allow for care to be performed in a safe and humane manner.
• Provide weekend and/or holiday animal care as needed.
• Cross-train in all areas of the facility and provide coverage on an as-needed basis.
• Oversee packaging of waste materials sent out for incineration to ensure proper procedures are followed.
• Receive and properly process incoming shipments of supplies and materials.
• Assist with special projects as needed.

Requirements

• No unmanaged allergies to animals.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to closely follow established procedures.
• Ability to read, write, and understand spoken English at an 8th-grade level.
• The duties of this role are generally conducted in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Employees must be able, with or without accommodation, to:
  • Frequently lift/carry 15/30 pounds unassisted/assisted.
  • Stand for prolonged periods of time.
  • Walk and move for prolonged periods of time.
  • Climb stairs or ladders.
  • Gown/degown PPE and uniforms.
  • Use a computer with a keyboard and mouse.
  • Collaborate with others.
  • Maintain general availability during standard business hours.

Qualifications

Candidates with high school education only: Animal or biotech/biology experience required.

Candidates with an Associate Degree or higher: Animal or biotech/biology experience not required, although it is preferred.

We would prefer for you to have:

• Associate or Bachelor degree.
• One or more years of experience working in a Laboratory Animal Facility or performing work in a cGMP environment.