Position Details

The Aseptic Tech is an is an integral part of our Central Services, Media Prep, Fill team based out of our Phibro Vaccine Omaha Office, in Omaha, NE. Central Services, Media Prep, Fill work as one unit. Techs are expected to overlap departments when needed, as workflow dictates.  This position will be trained in all areas of these departments. Requires standing for most of the work time, follow all safety guidelines, record keeping must include clear, legible, and precise documentation of processes, work must be completed according to the Standard Operating Procedure for each process, responsible for cleaning according to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and cleaning logs, everyone assists in the training of new employees, hours may change to meet production requirements, weekend and/or holidays may be required if the workload requires it. Batch and fill orders after completion by Virus or Bacterin Production.  Required to calculate volume measurements, conversions and dosages, computer and data entry skills.  Good hand and eye coordination to measure and fill orders. Follow and use aseptic technique at all times when filling and stoppering an order, label and pack fills, see that vial counts are completed for fills, Label Government samples, keep concurrent and accurate paperwork, comply with all USDA regulations (9CFR regulations and guidelines concerning the department, keep holding room and laboratories stocked and clean, rotate stock within the lab according to autoclave run dates. Prep of all glassware, lab equipment, including washing, wrapping, and sterilizing. Operation of autoclaves which require lifting, manually wash or operate machines to wash and remove impurities from items such as glassware, laboratory equipment, tanks, and plastics, prepare equipment for sterilization and autoclaving, load and unload autoclaves, glassware, tanks, and medias, put away and rotate glassware and lab supplies, Requisition materials for the department as needed. Produce medias for the following departments: bacterin, virus production, quality control, diagnostics, research and development, virus diagnostic lab, and for adjuvant. Conduct inventory of media and other supplies, filter sterilizing media/components/reagents, load and unload autoclaves, put away and rotate media and lab supplies, record keeping includes clear, precise recording of lot numbers, volumes/amounts and supplies used as required by the data capture forms, maintain, clean, and/or sterilize laboratory equipment, pouring tissue culture plates and flasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Education and/or Experience:  Minimum of a High School diploma or GED equivalency.   Experience in these areas is preferred. 

• Decision Making Responsibilities: Ability to understand and apply written instructions to properly perform procedures. 

• Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret in the English language. Ability to apply mathematical formulas to practical situations with laboratory work including conversions and volume measurements of dosages.  It also requires computer/software utilization. 

• Physical Demands: Lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to push/pull tanks weighing up to 1300 pounds.  Must be able to move from place to place in all areas of production.  Must be able to stand and bend during entire shift.  Requires good eyesight for calibrations and hand/eye coordination when viewing glassware, measuring and filling orders.

• Work Environment: Includes heat when working around autoclaves, cold when pulling items from cooler, and moisture when cleaning and disinfecting glassware.

Key Competencies

Skills

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous Production experience

Physical Requirements