Senior Operations Technician

Senior Operations Technician

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED with minimum of 2 years of laboratory or production experience
• OR Associates degree in Science or Engineering with a minimum of 1 year laboratory or production experience
• OR Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering
• Must have the ability to read, write and comprehend technical information and to effectively impart information to colleagues at various levels
• Ability to operate manufacturing equipment with training
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills are required
• Knowledge of reading, mathematics and computer skills are required
• Ability to communicate and work in cooperation with other employees in a manufacturing environment
• Successful completion of a Physical Abilities Test

Responsibilities

• Work with a variety of manufacturing equipment while completing processes throughout the manufacturing cycle
• Performs manual and/or automated operations, general maintenance and support functions
• Anticipates and solves complex production/operational problems
• Organizes own time and that of others and may supervise some work of others
• Read, write and comprehend technical information and to effectively impart information to colleagues at various levels
• Perform more advanced mathematical calculations and conversions
• Housekeeping in all work areas | Executes facility decontamination according to approved procedures
• Performing aseptic procedures including media preparation, antigen inoculation and harvest, tissue culture preparation and harvest, filling vaccines, etc.
• Performing non-aseptic procedures including handling of live poultry in the process of harvesting tissue and waste
• Filling, labeling, capping, packaging, and inspecting product
• Concurrent record keeping including charts, log books, and all pertinent documentation
• Identifies and addresses compliance, environmental, safety, and process deviations as appropriate while notifying appropriate personnel
• Accountable for accumulation, labeling and management of hazardous wastes, as appropriate to their area, providing they are properly trained prior to assignment
• Planning and implementing daily and weekly laboratory assignments as well as special projects and other tasks
• Attend training classes, workshops, meetings, etc., as required to improve job skills and product-related procedures
• Demonstrates, at all times, safe work habits and maintains a safe work environment. Comprehends and complies with all safety and company policies and procedures
• Train, mentor and assist in supervision of other team members within the manufacturing group
• Assist in weekly reports as assigned
• Serves on safety, quality and other committees, if applicable
• Having accountability as a team leader
• Acting as a facilitator to resolve conflicts within a team
• Ensuring written procedures are being followed
• Ensuring safety of team members
• Ensuring facility and equipment are properly maintained
• Participating in special projects as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Aseptic clean room behaviors preferred