Associate Technician, Biological Production

Boehringer Ingelheim•Gainesville, FL

About The Position

The Associate Technician, Biological Production is responsible for setting up, operating, and performing basic troubleshooting of production-area equipment in support of biological products. The role includes basic work documentation and supports vaccine production in accordance with product specifications, current cGMP standards, and USDA regulations. The incumbent integrates quality control, safety, and business process excellence into work practices and performs basic vaccine-component preparation in an aseptic clean-room environment using virus, bacterial, and cell-culture techniques.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED plus two years of general work experience, or an associate degree plus one year of general work experience.
Basic computer skills, including Word, Excel, and electronic management systems.
Basic biological equipment knowledge and/or experience, such as fermentation, centrifuge, or concentration units.
Basic understanding of biological organisms.
Ability to read, interpret, and comply with batch records and Quality and Safety requirements.
Ability to operate an applicable ERP system.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical, if required.
Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

Prepare vaccine components using virus, bacterial, and cell-culture techniques in an aseptic clean-room environment and in accordance with USDA regulations.
Operate production equipment at a basic level and ensure assigned equipment, instruments, and production materials are released and available for use.
Perform transactions in the electronic inventory management system.
Check process documentation for accuracy and compliance in a timely manner, including in-process batch quality checks, cleaning, and environmental monitoring.
Support safety activities within the production area.
Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions to address problems; escalate production-flow deviations.
Perform basic batch record reviews for completed production items as defined by Management.
Assist with reviewing relevant SOPs, Controlled Forms, and other business documents to support regulatory compliance and change controls.
Document work and perform basic equipment troubleshooting.