Lab Tech

Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Laboratory Technician in the production of veterinary products. This entry-level role involves working in a lab-based environment with critical procedures related to cell culture and vaccine manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, a commitment to safety and compliance, and an eagerness to work in a fast-paced, aseptic/clean room environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory procedures, including aseptic work, media preparation, antigen inoculation and harvest, tissue culture preparation and harvest, and vaccine filling.
• Maintain accurate and reliable record-keeping, including charts, logbooks, and all required documentation.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at all times.
• Clean work areas, prepare, clean, and sterilize glassware and equipment.
• Operate and set up lab equipment, including pH meters, UniFuge, and other instrumentation.
• Communicate any unusual and/or non-routine occurrences to supervisors.
• Handle hazardous materials, including Isopropyl Alcohol, Hydrogen Peroxide, Phenolic Disinfectants, and Oxidizers.
• Work with embryonic eggs for virus propagation.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience with lab-based experience.

Experience

• Prior GMP experience required.
• Scientific background or experience preferred.
• Cell culturing experience is highly beneficial.
• Prior SAP experience is a plus.
• Experience with aseptic/clean room environments.
• Proficiency in using lab equipment such as pH meters and UniFuge.
• Ability to read and follow SOPs and adhere to aseptic behaviors.

Preferred:

• Vaccine knowledge.
• Effective writing, oral communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Additional Information

• Physical abilities test required before starting on-site.
• Position requires working in an aseptic/clean room environment.
• Shift: Four 10-hour workdays.
• On-site role with compliance to all safety and company policies.