Position Details

The Bacterin Tech is an integral part of our Bacterin team based out of our Phibro Vaccine Omaha Office in Omaha, NE.  The Bacterin Tech is responsible for fermentation of bacteria used in the manufacture of vaccines. This includes fermentation, inactivation, adjuvanting and all associated tasks and documentation required for bacterial production. All work is performed with strict adherence to company SOP’s and USDA regulations. This position may require evening, weekend and holiday scheduling. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

Key Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory procedures in an aseptic environment according to and in compliance with all Sop’s and Outlines of Production.
• Prepares media used for fermentation using calibrated vessels, pipettes, graduated cylinders and scales.
• Performs all aspects of bacterin production including inoculation, harvest determination and inactivation of bacterial cultures.
• Accurately completes all batch records and other required documentation.
• Checks for expired reagents and disposes of expired reagents as per approved procedures.
• Performs laboratory maintenance, disposes waste as appropriate, keeps area neat and clean. Maintains sufficient laboratory supplies on hand. Documents cleaning performed as per SOP.
• Performs routine equipment monitoring and cleaning and documentation as stated by SOP.
• Understand and follow all safety guidelines and procedures.
• Familiarity with basic lab equipment such as microscopes, pH machines, pipettors, spectrophotometer, and scales preferred.

Key Competencies

Skills

Education & Experience

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline. One or more year(s) experience working in a scientific field. Minimum: Associates degree in a scientific discipline with one or more years’ experience working in a scientific field.

Physical Requirements