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

Ceva Santé Animale•Lenexa, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The success of a company depends on the passionate people we partner with. Together, let's share our talents. 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. Indeed, 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
Understanding of aseptic technique
Understanding of clean room behavior
Cell culture and viral culture knowledge
Mathematical aptitude
Coachability
Thoroughness & attention to detail
Flexibility
Able to read, write legibly, and communicate in English
Frequent repetitions of squatting, bending, and twisting
Frequent fine motor movement
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
Adherence to strict grooming and appearance standards (no makeup, visible piercings, false nails, nail polish, or jewelry while on duty).

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in a life-science field is a plus
Laboratory manufacturing experience, beneficial but not required

Responsibilities

Assist in tissue and viral culture of Chicken Embryo Fibroblast (CEF) cells for Marek’s Disease vaccine production in a clean room laboratory environment.
Perform aseptic technique in all laboratory processes, taking place 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 SOPs as applicable.
Document all procedures thoroughly, ensuring documentation is legible and concurrent.
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 can include dishware preparation outside of the clean room laboratory and helping with the process of placing filled ampoules on cryogenic vial canes.
Provide weekend and shift coverage as needed, as Marek’s disease vaccine production typically takes four days from start to finish, and processing times range from early morning to late evenings. Multiple vaccine lot productions require weekend coverage, therefore one weekend shift a month is required.
Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) & CFR Title 9: Animals and Animal Products.