Manufacturing Technician I - Saturday-Wednesday 9:00AM-5:30PM

CEVA SANTE ANIMALE • Lenexa, KS

3d • Onsite

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. As part of our “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” policy, Ceva Animal Heath is committed to the employment of people with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations throughout the interview process to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants. To request an accommodation, please contact a member of the Ceva Talent Acquisition team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read, write legibly, and communicate in English.
• Frequent repetitions of squatting, bending, and twisting.
• Frequent fine motor movement (opening of ampoules, operating a syringe, opening and closing of twist cap roller bottles, placing ampoules on cryogenic vial canes).
• Ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Approximately 85% of the day is spent in a standing position.
• Daily dressing and operating in clean room required garments.
• Frequent repetitions of wrist and shoulder rotations.
• Strict grooming and appearance standards must be adhered to, including no makeup, visible piercings, false nails, nail polish, or jewelry while on duty.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree in a life-science field.
• Laboratory manufacturing experience.
• Understanding of aseptic technique.
• Understanding of clean room behavior.
• Cell culture and viral culture knowledge.
• Mathematical aptitude.
• Coachability.
• Thoroughness & attention to detail.
• Flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Perform all laboratory processes aseptically under a Grade A Laminar Air Flow hood in a clean room laboratory.
• Perform 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, Marek’s Laboratory Support SOPs, and other applicable SOPs.
• Thoroughly document all procedures legibly and concurrently.
• Perform and understand basic tissue and viral culture.
• Assist in preparation of growth medium and cryoprotectant medium.
• Work closely with Marek’s Laboratory Support Technicians, which may include dishware preparation outside of the clean room laboratory and assisting with placing filled ampoules on cryogenic vial canes.
• Provide weekend and shift coverage as required for vaccine lot productions, which may include one weekend shift a month.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) & CFR Title 9: Animals and Animal Products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees