- Vaxxinova
- Willmar, MN
- 02-21-2024
Job Description
Vaxxinova US is seeking a Production Technician - Bacterin to join our team in Willmar, MN. As a key member of the bacterin department, the Production Technician is responsible for bacterial processing, compliance, process improvement, and teamwork necessary to ensure vaccine delivery to customers. This role involves operating production fermenters, disassembling and cleaning equipment, preparing liquid media, filtration, and maintaining a clean work environment. Additionally, the position requires record maintenance, independent work as part of small teams, completion of assigned tasks in a timely manner, and routine facility cleaning. The Production Technician will be responsible for compliance, process improvement, and teamwork, including experimental design, technical transfer projects, training or cross-training other technicians, reviewing and updating manufacturing documentation, and researching new equipment and processes.
Responsibilities
- Operation of production fermenters and associated control systems, and oversight of fermentation process
- Disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly of fermentation equipment
- Preparation of liquid media used during fermentation process
- Filtration, washing, and sampling of bacteria through downstream processing
- Maintenance of a clean work environment to assure sterility
- Maintenance of records associated with bacterial processes
- Independent work as part of small teams during processes
- Completing required document training and safety training
- Assisting with experimental design and technical transfer projects
- Training or cross-training other technicians
- Reviewing and updating manufacturing documentation
- Researching new equipment and processes
Qualifications and Capabilities
- Basic math skills required
- General proficiency with MS Office
- Demonstrates excellent verbal, written, and record-keeping skills
- Ability to prioritize work and multi-task
- Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems
- Ability to work on equipment while standing, bending, kneeling, or sitting required; Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally
- High school diploma required, Two (2) or four (4) year degree in any technical field preferred
- One (1) to two (2) years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Health Savings Account with company match
- 401K plan with company match
- PTO accrual and holiday pay
- Short and long-term disability
- Company-paid life insurance