Responsibilities:

• Excellent employment opportunity for an Active Ingredient Technician in the Athens, GA area.
• Overtime as needed
• Weekend work and holiday work as required
• Responsible for performing the activities associated with the preparation of vaccine components in an aseptic clean room environment utilizing virus and cell culture techniques according to USDA regulations
• Ensure compliance to the Standard Operating Procedures during execution of processes.
• Assist with training and coaching of current and new employees on required skills Complete/Review in process documentation for accuracy and compliance in a timely manner, maintenance of technical data and support documentation
• Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventative actions to address problems, escalation of production flow disturbances
• Demonstrate a visible and tangible commitment to EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) programs and initiatives
• Assessment of individual performance in regard to the continuous improvement (AAI)
• Participate and provide support to site projects and initiatives (including deviation and change control management)

Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Preferred Biology Degree or related field, one year or more of Laboratory experience and/or Manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Clean room and aseptic technique knowledge.
• Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing Principles Basic math skills, equipment/automation trouble shooting skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and other database software systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve.
• Required Skills: ASEPTIC, ASEPTIC TECHNIQUE, CHANGE CONTROL, CHANGE CONTROL MANAGEMENT, CLEAN ROOM
• Additional Skills: DATABASE, DOCUMENTATION, EHS, LEAN MANUFACTURING, MAINTENANCE, MICROSOFT OFFICE, PROCESS DOCUMENTATION, ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS, TIME MANAGEMENT, CELL CULTURE, COACHING, DATABASES, LABORATORY, TRAINING, USDA