LAB TECHNICIAN - VIRUS PRODUCTION
Location: Sioux Center, IA
SUMMARY
Cell Culture/Virus Lab Technician will assist in the cultivating, supplementing, and inactivation of viruses used for the production of vaccines. Applicant must be able to work with little to no supervision and be able to read and understand Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) within the respecting department.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Reports to: Production Supervisor (Cell Culture/Virus Dept)
Supervises: Has no supervisory responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform aseptic procedures including cell (adherent and suspension cells) manipulations (planting, infecting, harvesting, and associated testing) learned through on-the-job training.
- Scheduling of weekly tasks and communicate to appropriate parties.
- Growth monitoring of viruses and determined harvest parameters as assigned by Standard Operating Procedures.
- Ability to read and understand Standard Operation Procedures (SOP’s) in an efficient and accurate manner.
- Record keeping and documentation of daily tasks.
- Preparing, cleaning, and sterilization of glassware and equipment used in various procedures.
- Inventory management.
- Accurate communication amongst co-workers and supervisor.
- Able to demonstrate and promote safe lab practices and procedures as assigned by Cambridge Technologies.
- Acts within guidelines of Cambridge Technologies company policies.
- Must be able to learn and follow regulatory guidelines set by the USDA.
- Able to lift up to 50lbs and stand for extended periods of time.
- All other assigned duties.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Good verbal and written skills.
- Able to work with minimal supervision.
- Able to communicate effectively.
- Problem recognition
- Able to prioritize projects and meet deadlines.
- Ability to read, write, comprehend information, and effectively convey information to colleagues at various levels.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Fast-paced work environment with a family-style culture. Team-centric laboratory, willing to provide on-the-job training. The noise level in production is typically moderate.
EDUCATION
- Degree or experience in related field is preferred but not required.
- Aseptic Technique and clean room experience is preferred but not required.
- Good documentation practice experience is preferred but not required.
- High-school diploma or higher
For more information, contact Lisa Rogers: lrogers@cambridgetechnologies.com
SHIPPING CLERK
Location: Sioux Center, IA
SUMMARY
The Shipping Clerk is responsible for reviewing packing lists and ensuring correct items are shipped out to customers.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Reports to: Production Manager/Shipping Supervisor
Supervises: Has no supervisory responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Filling customer orders according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Using computer hardware and software to generate labels and maintain equipment.
- Maintaining and organizing adequate shipping supplies.
- Ensuring that products processed for shipping are delegated to correct courier.
- Assisting in other areas as needed and performing other duties as assigned.
- Packing product according to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Creating labels for product and helping with label inventor accuracy
- Accurately check in packages and delivery to correct areas in the building
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- High School degree or equivalent
- Must possess thorough knowledge of all shipping procedures.
- Must be in good physical condition.
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 judgment and decision-making.
- Customer service orientation.
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:
- Employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
- 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, with occasional lifting up to 100 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.
For more information, contact Lisa Rogers: lrogers@cambridgetechnologies.com
