Operations Technician

HireLifeScience; Worthington (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits (401(k))

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Sick days

Job summary

HireLifeScience's Worthington, Minnesota facility is expanding operations to manufacture vaccines for large and companion animals. The Operations Technician will work in a cleanroom environment, perform equipment operations and sterilization processes, and join a team focused on biologics production using fermentation, cell culture, filling, and freeze-drying.

The role requires a high school diploma (bachelor's preferred) and offers weekend work on a rotating schedule with first shift duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Microbiology, or related field preferred.
• Experience working in a lab or manufacturing environment with biologics or assembly line work preferred.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work in a cleanroom and wear cleanroom garments.
• Wear scrubs in the production area.
• Operate steam sterilizers, filling lines, freeze dryers, environmental monitoring machines, crimping machines, and a dry heat oven.
• Prepare and clean equipment.
• Clean and disinfect clean rooms.
• Demonstrate good communication, documentation, and computer skills.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Biologics manufacturing

Cleanroom operations

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field

Job description

Job Description

For over 130 years, we have pioneered groundbreaking science.- Today, we are driven by continuous innovation to develop breakthrough medicines, vaccines and technology.- Rooted in direct experience on the farm and in the clinic, we work hand in hand with our customers every step of the way.

Our singular focus is to empower those who care for animals, helping them manage their vital responsibility with confidence.- Because when it comes to animal health, no one sees it like we do.

The Operations Technician position is available at our Company's Animal Health facility in Worthington, Minnesota. The Worthington facility is expanding operations to manufacture vaccines for large and companion animals. Leveraging an experienced and innovative team environment, the key technologies at the site are biologics production using fermentation and cell culture platforms and filling and freeze-drying.

Responsibilities/Duties

• This job requires working in a cleanroom and wearing cleanroom garments.
• The Position requires wearing scrubs when working in the production area.
• Running steam sterilizers, filling lines, freeze dryers, environmental monitoring machines, crimping machines, and a dry heat oven.
• Preparing and cleaning equipment
• Cleaning and disinfecting clean rooms
• Good communication, document, and computer skills are required.
• You will work individually or with other people.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Microbiology, or related field preferred.

Experience and Skills

• Experience- working in a lab or manufacturing- of- Biologics or assembly line work highly preferred.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and procedures preferred.

Shift

• 1st shift - various days depending on Production schedule. Will include weekend work when schedule demands.

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The salary range for this role is: -$44,700 - $70,500

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.

Required Skills

Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Problem Solving, Animal Welfare, Aseptic Technique, Assembly Line Design, Biological Manufacturing, Business Operations, Cell Cultures, Cleanroom Gowning, Clean Room Suits, Computer Literacy, Crimping Tools, GMP Operations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Laboratory Processes, Machinery Operation, Mammalian Cell Culture, Manufacturing Quality Control, Microbiological Cultures, Microbiology, Molecular Microbiology, Packaging Operations, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Primary Cell Culture, Production Scheduling {+ 2 more}

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Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

1st - Day

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

N/A