About the position
As a global leader in animal health, Ceva Animal Health believes our success is linked to our passionate people researching, developing, producing and supplying innovative health solutions for all animals, which contributes to the future of our diverse planet. We are committed to ensuring the highest possible level of care and well-being for farm animals (poultry, pigs, ruminants), companion animals (dogs and cats) and wildlife. Our “Together, Beyond Animal Health” vision emphasizes that the health and wellbeing of people, animals and our planet are totally interlinked. More than ever, Ceva is committed to a "One Health" approach. Technicians assist in tissue and viral culture of Chicken Embryo Fibroblast (CEF) cells for Marek's Disease vaccine production in a clean room laboratory environment. The production of the vaccine begins in the Marek's laboratories with the receipt of highly concentrated primary CEF cell suspension; this suspension is then added to a growth medium made in house by technicians.
Responsibilities
- Perform all laboratory processes aseptically under a Grade A Laminar Air Flow hood in a clean room laboratory.
- Daily gowning with sterile hooded coveralls, goggles, face-mask, two pairs of gloves, and clean room boot coverings.
- Understand and follow Marek's Laboratory SOPs, Quality Assurance SOPs, and other applicable SOPs.
- Thoroughly document all procedures; ensure documentation is legible and concurrent.
- Perform and understand basic tissue and viral culture.
- Assist in preparation of growth medium and cryoprotectant medium for vaccine production.
- Work closely with Marek's Laboratory Support Technicians for dishware preparation and placing filled ampoules on cryogenic vial canes.
- Provide weekend and shift coverage as required, including one weekend shift a month.
- Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) & CFR Title 9 regulations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associates degree in a life-science field is a plus.
- Laboratory manufacturing experience is beneficial but not required.
- Understanding of aseptic technique and clean room behavior.
- Knowledge of cell culture and viral culture.
- Mathematical aptitude.
- Ability to communicate in English.
