Bacterins Operator (1st Shift (M-F 6:00am - 2:30pm)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to train others.
• Must be able to read, understand, and follow written procedures. Document operations with strict adherence to cGMP documentation practices.
• Demonstrated analytical skill / problem solving skills – identifies problems; recognizes symptoms, causes, and alternative solution.

• Knowledge of Hazardous Waste Handling, Decontamination and Sterilization.
• Understanding of Basic GMP/Documentation practices, Basic Laboratory Practices, Measurements, Biology and Microbiology.
• Understanding of operating in an aseptic environment.

A Bacterin Operator will be responsible for the media addition, inoculation, down-streaming, dispensing and final filtration of live and inactivated Bacterial Antigen. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision in accordance with standard methods, standard operation procedures, and manufacturing directions using proper laboratory techniques. The operator must adhere to the policies.

• →Perform aseptic operations for production processes performed within the Bacterin area.
• →Proper operation of automated and semi-automated equipment used in relation to Antigen production. For example, Sharples units and Concentrator Units
• →Will be responsible for assembling, wrapping, sterilizing, delivery and maintaining inventory of Bacterins equipment and tanks and any other equipment/tank needs for the area as deemed necessary by department management.
• →Routine and consistent attendance is necessary and important to the safety and operational policies and will be required to retain this bid.

• Must be able to lift up to 60lbs. and hold above waist level while maintaining sterility.

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