Aseptic Technician I

Position Summary:

This 1st shift Aseptic Technician I position is responsible for executing department specific tasks in accordance with all applicable cGMPs and compliant with Corporate/site procedures, regulations, and policies.

Working Hours:

• Monday - Thursday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

• Friday, 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM

• Weekends, rotating every fourth weekend as needed

Virus: Produce viral antigens in roller bottles and bioreactors in a clean room setting. Includes the preparation of continuous cell lines used for virus propagation and inactivation and concentration of viral fluids. Involves working with portable and stationary equipment and steam.

• Execution of aseptic techniques and clean room procedures or support area procedures in a GMP facility.

• Maintain appropriate departmental cGMP documentation.

• Execute all written procedures, to include Batch Records and SOPs.

• Follow and comply with all financial procedures.

• Follow and comply with all site safety procedures.

• Operation of departmental equipment to include set up and take down.

• Effectively work in a team environment and communicate with multiple departments.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform environmental monitoring and staging of clean rooms.

• Perform accurate cell counts.

• Manipulate roller bottles.

• Operate, clean, and sanitize concentration units.

• Operate and maintain bioreactors.

• Monitor and respond to BMS (Building Management System) alarms.

• Accurately document production activities on paper and in computer-based systems.

Education and Experience:

• High school education or GED required.

• Post High School education in the Sciences or other related disciplines preferred.

• Good mathematical, science and computer skills preferred.

• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills required.

• Strong communication skills required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit, 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.

• Must be able to don proper PPE to include Tyvek gown.

• Frequent lifting and carrying of 5 to 25 lbs.

• Regular reaching, bending, stooping, and twisting.

• Repetitive motion and substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

 

 

Full time

 

 

Regular

 

 

Colleague

 

 

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