Technician-Bio/Pharm Production

Your Role

As a Manufacturing Technician, you will be part of the Manufacturing team responsible for producing high-quality animal health vaccines in a cGMP-regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform aseptic manufacturing activities including weighing, measuring, sampling, calculations, and batch production execution in accordance with cGMP and safety standards.
• Operate, set up, troubleshoot, and monitor production equipment while maintaining production records and inventory transactions within electronic systems.
• Perform in-process quality checks, environmental monitoring, cleaning verification, and support batch documentation to ensure product quality and compliance.
• Create and update SOPs, complete deviation reports, and maintain accurate production documentation and training records.
• Support LEAN initiatives and continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, safety, and operational efficiency.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Education: Bachelor's degree in microbiology or related scientific field; OR associate's degree with 2 years of relevant experience; OR High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Experience: Experience in biological, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated manufacturing environments with exposure to cGMP operations and production equipment.
• Top 2 Skills: Knowledge of aseptic manufacturing and biological production processes combined with strong attention to detail, documentation, and compliance with cGMP and safety requirements.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications)

• Experience operating biological manufacturing equipment such as fermenters, centrifuges, or concentration systems.
• Experience working with ERP or electronic inventory management systems.
• Knowledge of biological organisms and vaccine manufacturing processes.
• Experience authoring SOPs, deviation reports, and manufacturing documentation.
• Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset with experience supporting LEAN initiatives.

Additional Information

Travel: Minimal
Location: Fort Dodge, IA – On-site Manufacturing
Role: Shift assignment based on business needs; supports manufacturing operations in a cGMP-regulated environment.