Senior Biological Technician (Wednesday - Sunday)

Shift: Wednesday - Sunday

Key Responsibilities

Advanced Production & Laboratory Operations

Manufacture biological indicator components in accordance with cGMP procedures, including but not limited to:

• Spore seeding and inoculation;
• Agar pour plate preparation and testing;
• Preparation of sub-assemblies and raw materials;
• Harvesting and washing activities;
• Perform in-process and release testing, including:
  
  
  • Percent spore determination;
  • Purity testing;
  • Titer testing

Equipment, Area, and Process Ownership

• Perform and oversee preventative maintenance and basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment in accordance with approved SOPs
• Ensure daily area housekeeping and sustained GMP readiness
• Manage routine laboratory processes and ensure required checks and verifications are completed accurately and on time
• Conduct inventory reconciliation, material restocking, and SAP transactions as required

Documentation, Compliance & Investigations

• Prepare, review, and verify batch records and production documentation in accordance with cGDP requirements
• Support investigations, deviations, inspections, and root cause analysis activities as directed
• Ensure personal and team compliance with all Federal, State, local, and Company regulations, policies, and procedures

Technical Leadership & Training

• Train and mentor junior-level technicians in accordance with approved manufacturing procedures and standard work
• Participate in and actively support process improvement initiatives, including Kaizen, 5S, and efficiency projects
• Communicate operational risks, issues, and improvement opportunities to supervision and management
• Safety, Communication & General Responsibilities
• Support a strong safety culture and ensure proper use of PPE and safe laboratory practices
• For individuals with informal or formal leadership responsibilities, ensure work is performed in compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned to support business needs

Education and Experience Requirements

• 6+ years of relevant laboratory or biologics manufacturing experience, or 2+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in a related scientific discipline.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Microbiology, or a related scientific discipline preferred
• Strong working knowledge of cGMP and cGDP requirements
• Advanced laboratory skills in aseptic processing and biologics manufacturing
• Experience working in an FDA-regulated manufacturing environment
• Proficiency with SAP or similar inventory management systems
• Basic computer skills (word processing and spreadsheets)
• Yellow Belt certification preferred
• Domestic travel may be required
• Ability to lift 31-50 lbs
• Ability to wear required PPE
• Ability to work in a manufacturing laboratory environment

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive's essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. We're a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.

We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential-your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We're honest about what's working and what isn't, and we never stop improving and innovating.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.

About Advanced Sterilization Products

ASP is a leading global provider of innovative sterilization and disinfection solutions, and a pioneer of low-temperature hydrogen peroxide sterilization technology.ASP's mission is to protect patients during their most critical moments. We support healthcare facilities in the fight to protect patients against hospital acquired infections, which are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. ASP's products, which are sold globally, include the STERRAD system for sterilizing instruments and the EVOTECH and ENDOCLENS systems for endoscope reprocessing and cleaning.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.


Bonus or Equity
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

Pay Range
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 58,995 - 98,555