Technician

Operation Technician

Qualifications:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years of relevant work experience

Required Experience and Skills:

• Ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Familiar with laboratory or manufacturing procedures
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Good mathematical abilities
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Diversity and inclusion mindset
• Ability to routinely pipette and pour media
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) in an aseptic environment
• Successful completion of Physical Abilities Test

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Microbiology, or related science
• Aseptic technique
• Biological laboratory experience
• Efficient and effective organizational/communication skills and the ability to interact with diverse departments
• Good problem-solving skills to identify logical solutions to challenges
• Basic skills with Microsoft Office applications and SAP
• Good documentation practices

Professional Competencies:

• Strong work ethic
• Result-driven mindset
• Make rapid, disciplined decisions
• Foster teamwork and cross-collaboration
• Continuous learning mindset
• Resilient and resourceful
• Foster team collaboration and possess good communication and conflict management skills

Note: Monday to Thursday 7:00am to 4:30pm. Friday mornings as needed to hit 40hrs.

Responsibilities:

• Performing basic warehousing and material handling activities: unloading trucks, material movements, order fulfillment, and cycle counts.
• Maintains in-process inventory at work centers by delivering and opening materials and supplies.
• Picking/putting away product
• Preparing materials for shipping
• Operating pallet jack
• Working with dry ice
• Perform other duties as required

The primary purpose of this Operation Technician is to perform entry-level laboratory procedures and assist others in more advanced procedures for the production of veterinary biologicals according to strict government and company-imposed guidelines. Assist in all areas of the production of RNA (RP) Particle Vaccine products manufactured in a USDA licensed facility. Work activities include but are not limited to:

• Blend and Fill Team
• Maintains production records according to regulations
• Utilization of volumetric aseptic techniques
• Production of RP products for USDA licensure
• Maintenance of Vero cell line and related cell culture activities
• Assist with electroporation process
• Assist with RP harvest and formulation
• Make growth media
• Updates training record as needed
• Restock lab with supplies
• Perform other duties as needed

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.