Laboratory Technician - Myco

Vaxxinova US is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our Mycoplasma team in Worthington, MN.

About the Laboratory Technician role: The Laboratory Technician role is responsible for assisting and supporting the process, to ensure site wide compliance in production, testing, and distribution of veterinary biologic products, within the guidelines set by regulatory agencies. This position will work in an aseptic, mycoplasma production laboratory within manufacturing.

Shift: Monday to Thursday 7:30am to 5:00pm (9 hours), Friday 7:30-11:30am (4 hours)

Summary of Responsibilities for a laboratory technician:

• Grow various mycoplasma isolates for the use in animal vaccines while maintaining sterile laboratory techniques
• Work within regulatory guidelines established by the USDA
• Follow SOPS in an efficient and accurate manner
• Aseptically assist in antigen production or serial processing to ensure on-time delivery
• Clean and maintain the aseptic environment; maintain cleanliness of facilities
• Assist with necessary documentation, ensuring accurate and complete information
• Maintain inventory of laboratory consumables
• Assist in investigation of laboratory error to identify root cause and prevent repeated errors
• Assist other departments as requested and complete other duties as assigned
• Promote safety in all areas of work, professional courtesy, and a positive work environment within the company

Qualifications and Capabilities for a laboratory technician:

• Familiar with regulatory agencies including the USDA/CVB, C-CVB, VICH, OSHA, Federal, State, and Local Agencies
• Familiar with microbiology techniques and languages as well as principles of veterinary biologics
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining a high level of compliance to quality standards
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Strengths in organization, time management, problem solving, and attention to detail
• Ability to lift 50 pounds on occasion; bend, twist, and stand for long periods of time; perform fine motor manipulations
• Knowledge in mathematics and the metric system

Experience/Educational Requirements:

• Associates degree or higher preferred; High school diploma required
• Education or experience in microbiology or a related field is preferred.

Benefits at Vaxxinova:

We are proud to offer a generous benefit package in addition to competitive compensation, including employer contributions towards medical, dental and vision premiums. Most benefits begin on date of hire. Our benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account with company match
• 401K plan with company match
• Paid time off accrual
• 9 Paid holidays
• Company paid shutdown consisting of 4 business days between December 25 and December 31
• Company paid short and long-term disability
• Company paid life insurance
• And many other voluntary benefits

About Vaxxinova

Vaxxinova provides a wide range of both autogenous and licensed vaccines combined with high-level diagnostic services, supported by strong R&D. Our focus is on livestock including cattle, poultry, swine and aqua. Vaxxinova US, formerly known as Epitopix and Newport Laboratories, is the US operating unit of Vaxxinova International, headquartered in the Netherlands. Vaxxinova US has a strong market presence making autogenous vaccines for cattle, swine, and poultry as well as a state-of-the-art diagnostic laboratory. Vaxxinova currently has facilities in ten countries including Brazil, Chile, Germany, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Norway, the Netherlands, Thailand, and the USA. Vaxxinova is part of the family-owned EW Group, headquartered in Germany. The EW Group specializes in animal genetics, animal nutrition and animal health, operates in over 100 countries and records consistent international growth.

Recruiting Agencies

Vaxxinova US does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies in response to job postings on social media or Vaxxinova US websites. Vaxxinova US will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to these unsolicited CVs. Vaxxinova US explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited CVs, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Vaxxinova US. Phone calls or emails from recruiters or employment agencies are not appreciated.