Production Technician - Pharmaceutical

Job Description

Job Description

Join our team as an **Production Technician **and play an important role in the manufacturing of vaccines that help protect animal health. In this hands-on position, you’ll work in a highly controlled clean room environment, operating specialized equipment and following aseptic processing techniques to help produce high-quality vaccine products.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, working as part of a team, and building technical skills in a regulated manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

As an Aseptic Technician I, you’ll support vaccine manufacturing activities while maintaining the highest standards for quality, safety, and compliance.

Filling & Aseptic Processing

• Set up, operate, and tear down vaccine filling equipment.
• Fill vaccines into various product presentations using multiple fill lines.
• Perform aseptic processing and clean room procedures in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Wear appropriate clean room gowning and PPE while maintaining aseptic conditions.
• Operate both portable and stationary manufacturing equipment.

Lyophilization & Capping

• Load freeze dryers and support the lyophilization process when applicable.
• Perform final capping activities, including applying aluminum seals.
• Safely operate equipment involving steam and other manufacturing processes.

Quality & Compliance

• Accurately complete batch records, SOPs, and other required GMP documentation.
• Follow established procedures, regulatory requirements, and site policies.
• Maintain accurate inventory and ensure materials are properly managed.
• Follow all site safety and financial procedures.

Teamwork & Collaboration

• Work closely with a small team in a clean room environment.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and multiple departments.
• Contribute to a culture focused on quality, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring

Required:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and work effectively in a highly regulated environment.
• Willingness to work a 3rd-shift schedule and occasional weekends.

Preferred:

• Post-high-school education in science or a related discipline.
• Strong math, science, and computer skills.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, laboratory, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, animal health, or another regulated environment.

What You Can Expect

• Hands-on experience with vaccine manufacturing and aseptic processing.
• Training and experience with specialized manufacturing and clean room equipment.
• The opportunity to develop skills in GMP, aseptic techniques, lyophilization, and vaccine production.
• A collaborative team environment where your work directly contributes to quality products and animal health.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

This is a hands-on manufacturing role performed in a clean room and production environment. Candidates must be able to:

• Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Wear required PPE, including Tyvek gowns and a respirator.
• Work in varying temperatures.
• Frequently reach above shoulder level, bend, stoop, push, pull, grip, and handle equipment.
• Perform repetitive movements involving the wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Regularly lift and carry materials weighing approximately 5–25 pounds.
• Work a scheduled 40-hour week and overtime as needed.

If you're looking for an opportunity to build valuable technical skills while contributing to the production of vaccines that make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

You should be proficient in:

• Industrial Construction
• Building Incentive Based Rates for Production
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• Shipping/Receiving
• Warehouse Experience
• Loading and Unloading Vehicles
• Blending
• Weighing Raw Materials
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Automotive Manufacturing Systems
• High School / GED
• Excellent Communication Skills