Manufacturing Technician - Shift

Manufacturing Technician I – 3:00 AM Shift

Location:

Lenexa, KS |
Shift: 3:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Prepare sterile and non‑sterile media and reagents for antigen production in a clean room environment. Assist in the production of antigens used in the final vaccine product and ensure operations run smoothly according to the production schedule.

• Understand and follow Marek’s Laboratory SOPs, QA SOPs, and Universal SOPs.
• Document all procedures legibly, concurrently, and accurately.
• Perform clean room laboratory work with aseptic behaviors; operate all equipment for CEF preparation.
• Support lab operations: disinfection of eggs, stocking, sample delivery to QC, daily temperature checks, receiving shipments, forklift operation.
• Wash, assemble, and sterilize dishware, machines, and equipment; operate autoclaves and plan according to the production schedule.
• Maintain inventory: manage work orders, issue items within 24–48 hrs, perform cycle counts, restock lab supplies and raw materials, use inventory software.
• Prepare cleaning solutions; perform daily cleaning and deep cleaning of all areas; dispose of waste, including hazardous waste.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific field or at least 1 year of experience in a related field.
• Experience in a regulated biotech or pharmaceutical industry environment.
• Knowledge of aseptic behavior and attention to detail.
• Ability to work outside of the set schedule as needed, including weekends or holidays.
• Mathematical aptitude and compliance with regulatory agencies (USDA, OSHA, Safety).

• Read, write legibly and understand English.
• Stand for up to six hours; lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent repetitions of squatting, bending, twisting, wrist and shoulder rotations.
• Daily dressing and operating in clean room required garments.

• Work to evolve immediate environment.
• Client focus and collaborate with empathy.
• Engage and develop knowledge sharing.
• Drive ambition and accountability with KPI’s and responsible commitment.

Ceva is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics.