Laboratory Technician

Description:

• Assists in all areas in the production of Marek's disease vaccine. Which may include, but are not limited to:
• Performing all processes in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Utilizes sterile technique at all times.
• Active knowledge of working under laminar flow hoods and HEPA filtered environment.
• Communicates any occurrence to team leader and/or supervisor immediately.
• Responsible for keeping the lab area clean and sterile at all times.
• Individual monthly responsibilities are assigned in each lab.
• Individual must insure these activities are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assists in receiving roller bottles in labs and receiving roller bottles in holding area.
• Assists with the candling and racking of eggs in Incubation department
• Maintains accurate and timely manufacturing records.

Actively promotes safety and awareness in the lab, always acting in occurrence with safety practices.

CANDIDATES CANNOT HAVE PET BIRDS OR CHICKENS OF ANYKIND AT HOME. IF SO, THEY ARE INELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE.

The hours are as follows:
Mon – 7am – 5pm
Tues – 7a – 4p
Wed – 7a – 2:30p
Thur – 7a – 5p
Fri – 7a -12:30pm

**There is also rotated weekend work once technicians are trained. It’s typically 6 or 7a until 10am on Saturday and 6a or 7a until 11 on Sunday. The technicians working the weekend get the prior Wednesday off.
Skills:
Must be able to stand on feet for long periods of time and work in a sterile environment.
Must be flexible with availability. This position requires weekend work.
Education:
HS diploma or higher