Technician II, active ingredient

Location: Athens, GA • Duration: 6 months

About the role

Responsible for performing the activities associated with the preparation of vaccine components in an aseptic clean room environment utilizing virus and cell culture techniques according to USDA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance to Standard Operating Procedures during execution of processes.
• Assist with training and coaching of current and new employees on required skills.
• Complete and review in-process documentation for accuracy and compliance in a timely manner; maintain technical data and support documentation.
• Participate in root-cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions to address problems; escalate production-flow disturbances.
• Demonstrate a visible and tangible commitment to Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs and initiatives.
• Assess individual performance in regards to continuous improvement (AAI).
• Participate in and provide support to site projects and initiatives, including deviation and change-control management.

Requirements

• Rabies vaccine required.
• Shift: 6:45 a.m.–5:15 p.m., with overtime as needed.
• Weekend and holiday work as required.

Skills

• Demonstrated strong organizational and time-management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Clean-room and aseptic-technique knowledge.
• Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Basic math skills and equipment/automation troubleshooting skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and other database software systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve.

Qualifications

Biology background preferred but not required.