Operations Technician

Job Description

For over 130 years, we have pioneered groundbreaking science. Today, we are driven by continuous innovation to develop breakthrough medicines, vaccines, and technology. Rooted in direct experience on the farm and in the clinic, we work hand in hand with our customers every step of the way. Our singular focus is to empower those who care for animals, helping them manage their vital responsibility with confidence. Because when it comes to animal health, no one sees it like we do.
The Operations Technician position is available at our Company's Animal Health facility in Worthington, Minnesota. The Worthington facility is expanding operations to manufacture vaccines for large and companion animals. Leveraging an experienced and innovative team environment, the key technologies at the site are biologics production using fermentation and cell culture platforms and filling and freeze-drying.
Responsibilities and Duties

This job requires working in a cleanroom and wearing cleanroom garments.
The Position requires wearing scrubs when working in the production area.
Running steam sterilizers, filling lines, freeze dryers, environmental monitoring machines, crimping machines, and a dry heat oven.
Preparing and cleaning equipment.
Cleaning and disinfecting clean rooms.
Good communication, document, and computer skills are required.
You will work individually or with other people.
Education Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Microbiology, or related field preferred.
Experience And Skills

Experience working in a lab or manufacturing of Biologics or assembly line work highly preferred.
Knowledge of aseptic techniques and procedures preferred.
Shift

1st shift – various days depending on Production schedule. Will include weekend work.
Required Skills

Analytical Problem Solving
Animal Care
Animal Handling
Aseptic Technique
Biological Manufacturing
Biopharmaceuticals
Cell Cultures
Cleanroom Gowning
Computer Literacy
GMP Operations
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Immunochemistry
Laboratory Processes
Machinery Operation
Mammalian Cell Culture
Manufacturing Quality Control
Microbiology
Molecular Microbiology
Primary Cell Culture
Production Scheduling
Shift Work
Preferred Skills

None specified.
Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.
Legal & EEO

As An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights, EEOC GINA Supplement. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts.

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