Operations Technician

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.

Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset striving for continuous improvement. We work in the local plant connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.

• Perform aseptic procedures including media preparation, cell culture work, antigen inoculation, harvest, and downstream processing.
• Work in a clean, aseptic environment (cleanroom) and help perform necessary environmental monitoring and cleaning/disinfecting/sterilization of equipment and laboratories.
• Understand and comply with cGMP guidelines and all safety and company policies.
• Follow written SOPs and outlines of production and perform duties assigned.

• High School diploma/GED required.
• Associates degree or Bachelor degree in Biology/Microbiology or related field preferred.

• Familiarity with laboratory procedures, ability to follow instructions, work in a team environment, math skills, basic oral and written communication skills, problem solving ability, computer skills.

Accountability, Analytical Problem Solving, Biological Manufacturing, Biological Sciences, Cell-Based Assays, Cell Cultures, Cleanroom Gowning, Communication, Computer Literacy, Downstream Processing, GMP Operations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Immunoprecipitation, Laboratory Processes, Laboratory Testing, Machinery Operation, Mammalian Cell Culture, Manufacturing Quality Control, Mechanical Equipment Maintenance, Microbiology, Operations Management, Packaging Operations, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Primary Cell Culture.

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Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in‑person attendance is required for, field‑based positions;

facility‑based, manufacturing‑based, or research‑based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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