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Title: Production Technician
Location: Fuquay Varina, NC
Duration: 12+ Months

30 and 90 Days Retention Bonus (USD)500

**May not own or have contact with other birds or poultry. **
Avian Biosecurity Policy

• It is the responsibility of all Client Animal Health employees to take necessary steps to avoid contact with avian species in general. This includes, but is not limited to, commercial poultry, yard chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, wild birds and pet birds. Should contact occur, precautions must be taken prior to entering a critical building or location. Anyone coming into contact with the avian species should not enter into a critical building or location for 72 hours unless they have showered, changed clothes and shoes.

Shift Timing: Typical hours are 7:00 am – 3:30 pm M-F, however, this position may require working weekends along with flexible shift hours when needed.
Duties:

• Under the direction of the Manager, Raleigh Sites the incumbent will perform or assist in the performance of all duties involved in the manufacture of live vaccine bulk antigens
• Reporting to the Raleigh Sites Manager, the incumbent receives minimal direction for routine functions and is guided by production schedules, batch records and controlled documents.
• Communicates any occurrence to the process leader and/or manager immediately.
• Oversees and cares for animals used in the production of live vaccines. Ensures that all animals are cared for in a manner consistent with Client’s policies and procedures. Upon termination of the production cycle in which live animals are used, the incumbent will ensure that the animals are euthanized in a manner prescribed by client.
• Responsible for performing or assisting in the performance of the harvesting, blending, screening, centrifuging, sporulation and counting steps required to produce bulk antigens.
• Backup responsibilities for accurate and timely ERP batches/transactions/inventory reconciliation.
• Operates all equipment within a manner prescribed by manufacturer’s recommendations or as documented in controlled documents. Reports any abnormal functions of the equipment to the Maintenance/Process leader.
• Cleans and disinfects all equipment in accordance with documented procedures and inspects same before use to insure that it has been properly cleaned and ready for the prescribed use.
• Works cooperatively with certified trainer and other certified technicians. Progression through the demonstrated Skills-Based Training System is vital to performance and should be considered a priority. Able to operate and train other employees on all tasks necessary to perform required job functions and ensures biosecurity practices are maintained at the site.
• Maintains accurate and timely manufacturing records which include all paperwork and files. Can complete all calculations required within the manufacturing record. Performs duties in accordance with all federal, state, local and company regulations, SOPs and guidelines.
• Performs, as assigned, miscellaneous incidental duties and temporary jobs within the facility or at the Sandhills Farm or Cobb Farm.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Multiple head-to-toe, full body (hair included) showers DAILY are required.

Skills:

• Individuals must be fully trained in a timely manner on general lab procedures.
• Must be a team player.
• Must be flexible with availability (able to work overtime as needed on short notice.)
• Ability to lift/push/ pull 50 lbs. and carry it at least 10-40 feet.
• Must be able to squat, bend, and stoop, as well as twisting and turning.
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity are important.
• Must be able to stand on feet for long periods of time.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• This position requires weekend work. Regular attendance is a must.
• Attention to detail and ability to document work perform.
• Maintaining a professional working relation with all team members is required.
• Intermediate computer skills.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous production and/or lab experience or 2+ year of Vaccines lab experience
• Follow all SOPs, Guidelines, Specs, etc. along with all federal, state, local and company regulations.
• Medium complexity. Activities change frequently within the lab.

Preferred:

• 3-4 years of Avian experience
• Self-motivated.
• Ability to think ahead to next task.
• Can work well under pressure.
• Mathematical skills.
• Mechanical background.
• Intermediate Computer Skills

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Referral program

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fuquay-Varina, NC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Laboratory: 1 year (Required)
• Avian: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

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