Aseptic Technician

Job Title: Aseptic Technician
Job Location: Charles City, IA
Job Duration: 6+ months (Contract is set-up 6-months to start, with possible extension if going well)

Working hours : Either Tuesday-Friday, 5:00am-3:30pm or Saturday-Monday, 5:00am-5:30pm

Job Duration:
This 1st shift Aseptic Technician I (TCO) position is responsible for executing department specific tasks in accordance with all applicable GMPs and compliant with corporate/site procedures and policies. TCO works with Primary Chicken Embryo Fibroblast cells.

TCO: Technician will start and finish a serial of vaccine (Prepare cell cultures, infect cells, harvest cells, blend serial and fill serial). Department takes embryos for further manufacturing.

Position Responsibilities

• Execution of aseptic techniques and clean room procedures or support area procedures in a GMP facility.
• Maintain appropriate departmental cGMP documentation.
• Execute all written procedures, to include Batch Records and SOPs.
• Follow and comply with all financial procedures.
• Follow and comply with all site safety procedures.
• Operation of departmental equipment to include set up and take down.
• Effectively work in a team environment and communicate with multiple departments.
• Follow good GMP practices.
• Cleanroom gowning required.
• Perform Aseptic processing skills while working in a clean room setting.
• Maintain accurate inventory
• Follow Manufacturing Directions.

Education and Experience

• High school education or GED required.
• Post High School education in the Sciences or other related disciplines preferred.
• Good mathematical, science, and computer skills preferred.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills required.
• Strong communication skills required.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to wear a respirator.
• Must be able to reach above shoulder level, bend/stoop, push/pull, and handle/grip frequently.
• Must be able to work scheduled 40 hours with the ability to work overtime as needed.
• Must be comfortable in working in varying temperatures.
• Must be able to don proper PPE to include Tyvek gown.
• Frequent lifting and carrying of 5 to 25 lbs.
• Regular reaching, bending, stooping, and twisting.
• Repetitive motion and substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.