What are the responsibilities and job description for the Protein Production Unit Technician position at Talent Groups?
Duration: 11 months to start
Job Description
Job Description
- The Protein Production Unit Technician (PPU Technician) will provide daily care and health monitoring of animals; follow standard operating procedures and good documentation practices; organize, clean, and maintain production rooms, supplies, and equipment for egg layers.
- The PPU Technician will support the production facility by working shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Sanitize animal rooms, enclosures, equipment, corridors and support areas�using appropriate techniques to promote animal health and welfare and to�comply with regulations and company policies. Provide nutrition to animals�by supplying feed and water.
- Organize and maintain animal enclosures, supplies, and equipment
- Assess animal health status by gathering and documenting data and�observing animals. Administer treatments, euthanize animals. Initiate and�maintain records as prescribed by standard operating procedures.
- Maintain records by collecting and recording data to facilitate management�of the facility.
- Handle and restrain animals by using appropriate techniques to allow for care�to be performed in a safe and humane manner
- Provide weekend and / or holiday animal care as needed.
- Cross-train in all areas of the facility and provide coverage on an as-needed�basis.
- Oversee packaging of waste materials sent out for incineration to ensure�proper procedures are followed. Receive and properly process incoming�shipments of supplies and materials.
- Assist with special projects as needed.
- No unmanaged allergies to animals.
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
- Ability to closely follow established procedures
- Ability to read, write, and understand spoken English at an 8th grade level
- The duties of this role are generally conducted in a pharmaceutical�manufacturing environment. As is typical of a pharmaceutical�manufacturing-based role, employees must be able, with or without an�accommodation to: frequently lift/carry 15/30 pounds unassisted/assisted;�stand for prolonged periods of time; walk and move for prolonged periods of�time; climb stairs or ladders; gown/degown PPE and uniforms; use�computer with a keyboard and mouse; collaborate with others; maintain�general availability during standard business hours.
- Associate or Bachelor degree preferred.
- One or more years of experience working in a Laboratory Animal Facility or�performing work in cGMP environment.
