Media Prep Technician - 3rd Shift (Monday-Thursday, 8pm-6:30am)

• High School Diploma/GED + 4 years’ experience OR Associate’s Degree + 2 years’ experience OR Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology or other related field

• Basic computer skills with Word, Excel and Electronic Management Systems.

• Ability to read, interpret and conform to batch records, Quality and Safety requirements.

• Basic understanding of biological organisms or equipment knowledge and/or experience (i.e.:  fermentation, centrifuge, concentration units)

• Basic knowledge of manufacturing function, acquaintance with and general understanding of aspects of the production process and ability to apply this knowledge to situations ordinarily encountered.

In this position, you will be trained in the set-up, operations, and troubleshooting of the equipment in the production areas.  You will be responsible for documentation of work and specific computer functions, integrating company initiatives such as LEAN into work practices, and safely producing vaccines which meet all product specifications in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practice standards.

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  Perform duties associated with aseptic processes, weighing, measuring, counting, calculations, sampling, and verifications required for biological production processes in accordance with batch production records (BPR) and in compliance with current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) standards, all current safety standards and site procedures.

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  Understands, performs and teaches others basic operation of production equipment and ensures all equipment, instruments and production materials are released and available for use. Look up and perform transactions within the electronic inventory management system.

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  To oversee production processes, cleaning, environmental monitoring and personnel and perform in-process batch quality checks per the written procedures.

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  Knows and follows safety rules, wears appropriate safety equipment and maintains proper safety practices at all times.

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  Basic computer skills to create and update standard operating procedures and write deviation reports, and to complete all training as assigned to include general company procedures, area procedures, equipment operation, computer operation, safety, GMP and other as needed.

• This position oversees the production floor processes and personnel, however, is not responsible for management of personnel, discipline or performance management.

• Performs all Company business in accordance with all regulations (e.g., USDA, OSHA, etc.) and Company policy and procedures. When violations are noted/observed they are to be immediately reported to management.

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status

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