Biological Inoculation I 2nd Shift

Spectraforce Technologies; Swiftwater (Monroe County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. is hiring for a USA-Biological Inoculation role in Swiftwater, PA. This onsite position operates on a 2nd shift, 8–10 hour schedule, under a 7-month assignment. The role involves handling eggs, inoculation, incubation, and strict adherence to cGMP standards.

Requirements include the ability to push/pull heavy carts, fast-paced egg handling, and flexibility to rotate tasks. Vaccinations are required in related areas, with a sterile work environment and PPE provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to push/pull carts up to 800 pounds with two people.
• Move trays weighing ~5 pounds quickly between carts and conveyors.
• Must stay on feet for 8–10 hour shifts and work in sterile environment.

Responsibilities

• Load inoculation and incubation carts as directed.
• Inspect eggs and perform quality checks at a fast pace.
• Rotate between loading, inspection, and straightening tasks about every 20 minutes.
• Adhere to SOPs and cGMPs and breakdown/clean equipment as needed.

Skills

Physical strength

Teamwork

Stand for long shifts

Flexible schedule

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Position Title: USA-Biological Inoculation

Work Location: Swiftwater, PA

Assignment Duration: 7 Months

Work Schedule: 2nd Shift

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Description:

The process starts with a delivery of eggs containing embryos to the egg dock. The carts of eggs are unloaded from the hatchery truck and placed into a warm room for holding. One cart per truck is candled (minimum), a sample of eggs from each truck are inspected for quality. Once the quality check is done, the carts are moved from the warm room into the Inoculation Load room. Trays of eggs are removed from the carts and placed onto a conveyer. The trays of eggs will pass through an inoculation machine where the eggs are inoculated (B59) or carts are put into the unloader for unloading (B79)(as long as machinery is functioning correctly, may need to hand unload egg trays if machinery is being worked on). Trays of inoculated eggs are then hand loaded onto incubation carts (B59), 136 trays per cart. (B79 automatic loaders will load the incubation carts unless the machinery is down, hand loading will be required) The carts are then moved, two people per cart, and placed into incubators. Throughout the process four to five trucks will deliver approximately 650,000/750,000 (B59/B79) eggs per day to the egg dock.

Requirements:

• Able to push or pull carts on wheels that may weigh up to 800 pounds, 2 people required to move carts. (B59) (use of cart movers in B79)
• Moving trays of eggs weighing approximately 5 pounds per tray from cart to conveyor belt or from conveyer onto egg incubation carts at a fast pace. (B59, required for B79 when machinery issue occurs)
• Straightening and inspection of eggs at a fast pace.
• Employees will rotate between loading incubation carts, straightening eggs, and inspection of eggs, approximately every 20 minutes/(every 2 carts)
• Must be able to perform all physical requirements, including reaching, twisting, bending, squatting, repetitive motion, and lifting 30+ lbs.
• Must be able to be on feet throughout the 8-10 hour shift, excluding breaks.
• Able and willing to work in a sterile environment, wearing scrubs, hair and beard covers, surgical mask, gloves and sleeves.
• Adhere to all SOPs and cGMP's.
• Breakdown, clean, and set up equipment before, during and after production.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be flexible with schedule.
• Hours for each position may vary.
• All positions require employees to stay until a job is completed.
• Every employee must be able to work weekends, holidays and overtime if necessary.
• Days off may not be consecutive and may vary from week to week (rotating schedule).
• Working hours are subject to change based on production demand.
• Employees may be required to take set days off in the middle of the week or work a rotating schedule.
• All antigen positions involve the production of active viruses.
• While risk of exposure is minimal, vaccinations are required for all areas, including Flu, Menactra, and Yellow Fever pending area assignment.
• Jewelry and makeup are not allowed on the floor.
• Perfume, hairspray, cologne, aftershave and/or any scents are not permitted.
• Artificial nails and nail polish are not allowed.
• The attire includes (but is not limited to) sterile scrubs, hairnets, beard covers, safety glasses, steel toe shoes, and in some areas Tyvek suits.
• Years of Experience: 0 - 3 Years