Lab Tech - I

WorkLLama; Millsboro (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkLLama in Millsboro, DE seeks a hands-on Manufacturing Operations Technician to support aseptic bioprocessing, vaccine finishing, and packaging in a GMP-driven setting. You will execute critical manufacturing steps, document activities, and help ensure product quality from raw materials to finished vaccines.

The role requires flexibility for overtime and shift rotations, plus the ability to work in a busy manufacturing environment and collaborate across teams.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with industry-related laboratory experience or a Bachelor's degree with industry or academic laboratory experience.
• Background in biology or chemistry education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist aseptic & bioprocessing operations including product formulation and equipment setup.
• Perform vaccine finishing, filling, labeling, capping, packaging, and visual inspections.
• Clean, sanitize, and prepare glassware and production equipment; environmental monitoring.
• Maintain accurate records in charts and logbooks; input data into required systems.
• Adhere to GMP standards, SOPs, and hazardous waste handling policies.
• Assist with inventory, equipment setup, and supply requisitioning.
• Support onboarding and training of new team members and participate in training.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Basic math & unit conversions

Reading comprehension & communication

Education

High School diploma or GED with lab experience

Bachelor's degree with lab experience

Job description

Join our Animal Health Biotechnology Center of Excellence in Millsboro, DE, where our Manufacturing Operations team produces, fills, packages, and distributes life-saving animal vaccines. Operating within a global manufacturing network under a "Safety First, Quality Always" mindset, our facility specializes in complex upstream and downstream bioprocessing—including mammalian, insect, and avian cell culture, embryonated egg and bioreactor production, aseptic filling, and lyophilization. In this hands-on role, you will execute critical manufacturing processes under strict Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure the highest quality raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.

Responsibilities

• Aseptic & Bioprocessing Operations: Assist with aseptic procedures including product formulation, fill equipment setup and operation, and environmental monitoring, alongside non-aseptic tasks such as poultry handling for tissue or waste harvesting.
• Vaccine Finishing & Inspection: Perform downstream vaccine formulation, filling, labeling, capping, packaging, and visual quality inspections.
• Equipment & Facility Sanitation: Clean and sanitize work areas (floors, walls, tables) and prepare, clean, and sterilize glassware and production equipment.
• GMP Documentation & Data Entry: Maintain accurate, concurrent records in charts and logbooks, review production records, enter technical data into required systems, and assist in reviewing or developing SOPs.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere strictly to all safety policies, GMP standards, and hazardous waste accumulation, labeling, and management protocols while promptly reporting any non-routine occurrences.
• Inventory & Equipment Support: Assist with production equipment setup, routine operation, and monitoring or requisitioning laboratory supplies.
• Team Collaboration & Training: Support the onboarding and training of new team members and actively participate in required workshops, meetings, and skill-building classes.

Education

• High School diploma or GED with industry-related laboratory experience, OR a Bachelor's degree with industry or academic laboratory experience.
• Background in biology or chemistry education is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 1+ year of laboratory experience required; experience with aseptic cleanroom behaviors is strongly preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and unit conversions.
• Proven ability to recognize operational problems, apply existing procedures to assess solutions, and meet established production timeframes.
• Strong reading comprehension and verbal/written communication skills to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Physical ability to work standing for extended periods of time.

Additional Information

• Location: Millsboro, DE
• Schedule & Shift Rotation: Must be flexible to work overtime, weekends, and holidays to meet manufacturing demands. Shifts rotate monthly across four windows-1st Shift (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM), 2nd Shift (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM), 3rd Shift (10:00 AM - 6:30 PM), and 4th Shift (12:00 PM - 8:30 PM)- with associates typically working two adjacent shifts per week.
• Pre-Employment Requirement: Post-Offer Employment Testing (POET) physical screening is required.