Lab Tech (Millsboro) - I (Assistant)

Education Minimum Requirement:
High School diploma/GED with industry-related lab experience or
Bachelor’s degree with industry or academic lab experience
Required Experience and Skills:
1+ years of lab experience needed
Able to apply knowledge and skills to complete assigned work within own area
Recognizes problems and uses existing procedures to assess solutions
Works on tasks to meet time frames set by others
Ability to read, write, and comprehend information and effectively convey it to colleagues at various levels
Aseptic clean room behaviors experience preferred
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and conversions
Ability to work standing for long periods of time
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Laboratory experience
Biology or chemistry education background
Mechanical aptitude
Important:
Must be able to work a flexible work schedule to meet the demands of the manufacturing process. This includes overtime, holidays, and weekends.
Days and hours are subject to change based on business needs.
Shift hours will rotate throughout the month as needed:1st Shift – 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
2nd Shift – 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
3rd Shift – 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
4th Shift – 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM
On average, the worker will work two different adjacent shifts each week—must be flexible.
About Us:
Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset, striving for continuous improvement.

We are part of a global manufacturing network ensuring the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.

Our company's Animal Health site in Millsboro, DE is a Biotechnology Center of Excellence, manufacturing, filling, packaging, and distributing vaccines for animals.

Our site is responsible for:

Mammalian, insect, and avian cell culture production
Live bird vaccine production
Embryonated egg vaccine production
Roller bottle vaccine production
Bioreactor vaccine production
Downstream processing (water in oil emulsions, aseptic filling, lyophilization, etc.)
Key Responsibilities:
At all times, employees must follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) while adhering to all safety and company policies.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Cleaning work area (floors, walls, tables, etc.)
Preparing, cleaning, and sterilizing glassware and equipment for use
Assisting with equipment setup and operation
Performing aseptic procedures including:Product formulation
Fill equipment setup and operations
Environmental monitoring
Concurrent record-keeping (charts, logbooks, and all pertinent documentation)
Always demonstrating safe work habits and maintaining a safe work environment
Formulation, filling, labeling, capping, packaging, and visual inspection of vaccines
Assisting in training new team members
Reporting all unusual, non-routine occurrences when performing tasks
May be responsible for:Accumulation, labeling, and management of hazardous wastes (if properly trained)
Assisting with non-aseptic procedures, including handling poultry during tissue or waste harvesting
Assisting in reviewing and developing SOPs
Assisting in reviewing production records and entering technical data into required systems
Attending training classes, workshops, and meetings as required to improve job skills and product-related procedures
Assisting in monitoring and requisitioning laboratory supplies