Job Summary And Purpose
The Production Lab Technician I provides support in the manufacture of vaccines through performance of cell, viral and bacterial culture processes.
Responsibilities And Key Duties

• Conduct and/or assist with small and large scale non-viral and viral tissue culture and aerobic and anaerobic bacterial culture operations using antibiotic free media and/or perform observation, inoculation, harvest, inactivation, precipitation, decantation, and storage processes in accordance with approved procedures
• Perform inactivated fraction, modified live virus, and live virus antigen pooling and bulking procedures
• Assist with and/or perform daily observation and documentation of viral and/or bacterial cultures
• Assist with and/or create primary cell cultures in antibiotic free media
• Conduct all post lyophilization activity, including removal of product from the lyophilizer, capping, inventory, storage, and equipment cleaning
• Operate and/or assist with the operation of the lyophilizer
• Prepare solutions and equipment
• Conduct filling procedures for inactivated, modified live virus, and/or diluent products
• Disinfect and clean laboratories and equipment
• Maintain frozen seed inventory
• Freeze new cell passages as directed
• Maintain a record of limited instances of deviations due to “negligence”
• Perform duties in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures and make suggestions for changes as needed
• Accurately complete all necessary documentation in accordance with good documentation practices
• Perform general housekeeping of halls, airlocks, laboratories, storage areas, and equipment
• Additional duties as assigned

Core Competencies

• Solutions out of complexity - Work to evolve immediate environment
• Client focus - Make sure needs and requests are treated equally and in a positive way
• Collaborate with empathy - Fully takes part in the working group to share information, listens to others and have a clear idea of the decisions taken
• Engage and develop - Open to share knowledge and to receive feedback from others
• Drive ambition and accountability - Ensure accuracy of work with the use of KPI's and a responsible commitment
• Influence others - Show structure and confidence while speaking

Technical / Functional Competencies

• Strong mathematical aptitude
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Able to work overtime as needed
• Knowledge of clean room behavior and aseptic technique
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite

Qualifications
Education - undergraduate degree in biology or a related field preferred but not required
Work Experience - Previous laboratory work preferred but not required
Physical Requirements

• Able to read, write legibly and understand English
• Frequent repetitions of squatting, bending, reaching and twisting
• Frequent standing for long periods of time
• Lifting up to 55 pounds and greater (with team lift)
• Frequent repetition of wrist and shoulder rotations
• Dexterity: frequent fine motor movements
• Visual inspection in order to compare to color standards

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