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Excellent employment opportunity Laboratory Technician - Tissue Culture in the Gainesville, GA area. CANDIDATES CANNOT HAVE PET BIRDS OR CHICKENS OF ANYKIND AT HOME. IF SO, THEY ARE INELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE. Assists in all areas in the production of Marek's disease vaccine. Which may include but are not limited to: Performing all processes in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures. Utilizes sterile technique at all times. Active knowledge of working under laminar flow hoods and HEPA filtered environment. Communicates any occurrence to team leader and/or supervisor immediately. Responsible for keeping the laboratory area clean and sterile at all times. Individual monthly responsibilities are assigned in each laboratory. Individual must ensure these activities are completed accurately and in a timely manner. Assists in receiving roller bottles in labs and receiving roller bottles in holding area. Assists with the candling and racking of eggs in Incubation department Maintains accurate and timely manufacturing records. Actively promotes safety and awareness in the laboratory, always acting in occurrence with safety practices.

The hours are as follows: Mon 7am 5pm Tues 7a 4p Wed 7a 2:30p Thur 7a 5p Fri 7a -12:30pm Laboratories rotate coming in at 6am and some overtime should be expected. There is also rotated weekend work once technicians are trained. It's typically 6 or 7a until 10am on Saturday and 6a or 7a until 11 on Sunday. The technicians working the weekend get the prior Wednesday off.

High School Diploma Training begins immediately. Individual must be fully trained in a timely manner on sterile technique and general laboratory procedures. Must be a team player. Must be able to lift 50lbs and carry it 10ft. Must be able to stand on feet for long periods of time and work in a sterile environment. Must be flexible with availability. This position requires weekend work. Regular attendance is a must Required Skills: LAB TECHNICIAN, STERILE, TEAM PLAYER, TISSUE CULTURE, TRAINING