Laboratory Technician Manufacturing Virus Pro

JOB TITLE: Lab Technician 

DEPARTMENT: Manufacturing/Virus Production – Commercial Products

SUMMARY 

The Lab Technician will play a crucial role in the production of quality commercial vaccines through the cultivation of multiple vector-expressed targets in our Sioux Center, IA lab facilities. 

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Supervises: Has no supervisory responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performing aseptic procedures including cell culture manipulations and viral cultivation learned through on-the-job training.
• Perform necessary functions to manufacture multiple vector-expressed products
• Routine cleaning and disinfection of laboratory and laboratory equipment.
• Prepare, clean and sterilize glassware and associated tubing and related components.
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and problem solve.
• Ability to accurately document tasks and concurrent record keeping.
• Must be able to learn and follow regulatory guidelines set by the USDA.
• Assisting in other areas as needed and performing other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Degree or experience in a related field is preferred but not required.
• Previous experience working in a laboratory.
• Aseptic technique experience is preferred. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal, and presentation) with all levels of the organization. 
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Attention to detail. 
• Communication skills – verbal and written. 
• Data collection, management, and analysis.
• Problem analysis and problem solving. 
• Planning and organizing. 
• Good judgement and decision making.
• Customer service orientation.
• Teamwork.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job:

•  The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate.