Technician II, Active Ingredient

Position Title: Technician II, Active Ingredient
Work Location: Athens, GA 30601
Assignment Duration: 5+ Months
Work Schedule: Shift 6:45 AM - 5:15 PM. OT as needed. Weekend work and holiday work as required.
Work Arrangement: Onsite

Position Summary: 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.

Background & Context: This is a regulated animal-vaccine production role. Work is executed in an aseptic clean room under USDA rules, with SOP compliance, in-process documentation, EHS commitment, and support for deviations, change control, and site improvement work.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Qualification & Experience:

• 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, equipment/automation trouble shooting 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.
• Biology preferred but not required

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

• Aseptic clean room environment
• Rabies vaccine required

Additional Information (If Applicable):

• Work is performed according to USDA regulations
• Role includes support for deviation and change control management and continuous improvement (AAI)