Aseptic Technician III

This 1st shift Aseptic Technician III position is responsible for executing department specific tasks in accordance with all applicable cGMPs and compliant with Corporate/site procedures, regulations, and policies. TCO works with Primary Chicken Embryo Fibroblast cells. May lead department activities in the absence of the Team Leader.

Working Hours:

• Saturday - Monday, 5:00 AM - 5:30 PM

TCO: Produce CEF cell from eggs in a clean room setting by using aseptic techniques and cleanroom procedures. Infect roller bottles in a clean room setting in preparation for batch and fill of vaccines.

• Execute, lead and trouble shoot aseptic techniques and clean room procedures or support area procedures with a high level of understanding in a GMP facility.
• Review, maintain and edit, as needed, appropriate departmental cGMP documentation.
• Execute and lead operation to comply with all written procedures, to include Batch Records and SOPs.
• Follow and comply with all manufacturing, inventory and quality electronic systems as appropriate.
• Follow and comply with all financial procedures.
• Follow and comply with all site safety procedures. Identify ways to improve the safety culture of the department.
• Operation of departmental equipment to include set up and take down. Provide oversight as necessary.
• Assist in the preparation of daily production and work schedules.
• Effectively work in a team environment and communicate with multiple departments.

TCO

• Perform environmental monitoring, cleaning, and staging of clean rooms.
• Accurately document production activities on paper and in computer-based systems.
• Clean room gowning required.
• Aseptic processing skills necessary while working in a small team while in a clean room setting.
• Manipulate roller bottles.
• Set up, run (filling) and tear down of fill line equipment
• Provide department oversight as requested including shift change, schedule changes etc.
• Lead and direct in daily lab processes providing the guidance to other department colleagues.
• Provide growth and development opportunities for other department colleagues.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school education or GED required.
• Post High School education in the Sciences or other related disciplines preferred.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment and/or Aseptic Technician II level beneficial.

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Good mathematical, science and computer skills preferred.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills required.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Demonstrated leadership and decision-making skills beneficial.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to stand, stand, and walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to wear a respirator.
• Must be able to reach above shoulder level, bend/stoop, push/pull, and handle/grip frequently.
• Must be able to work scheduled 40 hours with the ability to work overtime as needed.
• Must be comfortable in working in varying temperatures.
• Frequent lifting and carrying 5 to 25 lbs.
• Regular reaching, bending, stooping, and twisting.
• Repetitive motion and substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

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