Production Associate
Medgene, Brookings, SD, United States
Purpose
Perform daily laboratory operations of Vaccine Production within the site's described procedures.
Distinguishing Feature
Production Associate
is responsible for the manufacturing of vaccines in accordance with established methods. Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures and aseptic techniques is preferred. The position requires the ability to read and understand standard operating procedures and to execute the procedures to ensure compliance with CVB regulations. Good documentation practices are required while documenting the work that is being performed.
Functions
Read and understand SOPs and protocols for manufacturing vaccines.
Maintains records detailing adherence to established policies.
Manufacturing of veterinary vaccines in compliance with CVB guidelines and regulations.
Maintains appropriate records commensurate with CVB guidelines.
Ensures high-quality production standards from culture through bottling.
Secure the Master Seed, Unreleased, and Released Products.
Assist with creating conditions for increasing productivity by analyzing and improving existing processes as well as improving technology transfers and minimizing losses.
Maintenance of all laboratory equipment, facility, and standards within the Vaccine Production division.
Assist with the planning and organizing of production processes as well as providing guidance and training to staff through instructions and SOPs.
Ensure compliance with aseptic procedures and cleaning schedules.
Performs other work as assigned.
Challenges and Problems
Challenged to provide effective, safe vaccines to commercial clients in a timely manner. Assist with different problems such as mechanical/equipment failure, contamination, poorly growing cultures, incomplete inactivation and failure of serial release. Keeping detailed records will be an absolute necessity, subject to audit by the Regulatory and Compliance Officer and Quality Assurance.
Decision-Making Authority
Decisions may be delegated to a Production Associate Scientist by the Production Manager or the Production Lead.
Contact with Others
Daily contact with manufacturing, QA, and QC personnel. Limited contact with Regulatory, Sales and Marketing, and R&D personnel.
Working Conditions
Potential for exposure to human and animal pathogens, including blood-borne pathogens. Exposure to infectious agents, dangerous chemicals, high-voltage equipment, toxic fumes, high-pressure steam, temperature extremes, and potential mutagens.
Knowledge and Abilities
Aseptic Techniques and Good Laboratory Practices.
Good Documentation Practices.
Microbiology background is preferred.
Ability To
Perform various cell culture and bacterial growth methods.
Follow specific procedures.
Work safely with infectious materials and specimens.
Operate scientific equipment and computers.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Keep detailed and accurate documentation.
Maintain a safe work environment for self and other employees at all times.
Compensation
Pay based on experience and education. Additional employee benefits include generous PTO, 100% employee-paid health, dental, vision, basic life insurance, STD, LTD, 401(k) match, ten paid holidays, gym membership, yearly clothing allowance and more. Salary: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour.
Equal Opportunity
Medgene Labs is an Equal Opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Perform daily laboratory operations of Vaccine Production within the site's described procedures.
Distinguishing Feature
Production Associate
is responsible for the manufacturing of vaccines in accordance with established methods. Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures and aseptic techniques is preferred. The position requires the ability to read and understand standard operating procedures and to execute the procedures to ensure compliance with CVB regulations. Good documentation practices are required while documenting the work that is being performed.
Functions
Read and understand SOPs and protocols for manufacturing vaccines.
Maintains records detailing adherence to established policies.
Manufacturing of veterinary vaccines in compliance with CVB guidelines and regulations.
Maintains appropriate records commensurate with CVB guidelines.
Ensures high-quality production standards from culture through bottling.
Secure the Master Seed, Unreleased, and Released Products.
Assist with creating conditions for increasing productivity by analyzing and improving existing processes as well as improving technology transfers and minimizing losses.
Maintenance of all laboratory equipment, facility, and standards within the Vaccine Production division.
Assist with the planning and organizing of production processes as well as providing guidance and training to staff through instructions and SOPs.
Ensure compliance with aseptic procedures and cleaning schedules.
Performs other work as assigned.
Challenges and Problems
Challenged to provide effective, safe vaccines to commercial clients in a timely manner. Assist with different problems such as mechanical/equipment failure, contamination, poorly growing cultures, incomplete inactivation and failure of serial release. Keeping detailed records will be an absolute necessity, subject to audit by the Regulatory and Compliance Officer and Quality Assurance.
Decision-Making Authority
Decisions may be delegated to a Production Associate Scientist by the Production Manager or the Production Lead.
Contact with Others
Daily contact with manufacturing, QA, and QC personnel. Limited contact with Regulatory, Sales and Marketing, and R&D personnel.
Working Conditions
Potential for exposure to human and animal pathogens, including blood-borne pathogens. Exposure to infectious agents, dangerous chemicals, high-voltage equipment, toxic fumes, high-pressure steam, temperature extremes, and potential mutagens.
Knowledge and Abilities
Aseptic Techniques and Good Laboratory Practices.
Good Documentation Practices.
Microbiology background is preferred.
Ability To
Perform various cell culture and bacterial growth methods.
Follow specific procedures.
Work safely with infectious materials and specimens.
Operate scientific equipment and computers.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Keep detailed and accurate documentation.
Maintain a safe work environment for self and other employees at all times.
Compensation
Pay based on experience and education. Additional employee benefits include generous PTO, 100% employee-paid health, dental, vision, basic life insurance, STD, LTD, 401(k) match, ten paid holidays, gym membership, yearly clothing allowance and more. Salary: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour.
Equal Opportunity
Medgene Labs is an Equal Opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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