Adjuvant Tech 1

Role Summary

The Adjuvant Tech 1 is an integral part of our Adjuvant team responsible for our Phibro Vaccines Omaha (PVO) office in Omaha, NE. The Adjuvant Tech 1 will perform all tasks related to the manufacture of adjuvant products, learn aseptic techniques, comply with SOPs and regulatory documents, operate basic laboratory equipment, and work in a safe, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Record Keeping and Documentation: Maintain complete and accurate records.
• Equipment: Operate colloid mill; disassemble, clean and sanitize equipment; perform measurements with scales and glassware; monitor temperatures; operate autoclave to sterilize equipment, product, and ingredients.
• SOPs: Understand and follow all SOPs; apply proper housekeeping techniques; follow dress, gowning, and PPE policies.
• Process: Familiarity with production and process flow; proper staging and storage of supplies and equipment; learn terminology in Adjuvant Manufacturing; understand emulsion chemistry/technology; practice proper aseptic technique.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Scientific Discipline and/or five years in a relevant production setting
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret English; basic math and metric skills
• Basic mechanical skills; ability to lift up to 50 lbs to shoulder height
• Minimum of one year experience in a laboratory/production environment
• Working knowledge of Windows-based applications
• Decision making: communicate questionable issues to supervisor; follow directions; identify process anomalies/errors
• Preferred: Bachelor‚Äôs Degree in Scientific Discipline
• Preferred: Experience with colloid milling and emulsions

Skills

• Able to satisfactorily complete all safety-related training
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Accepting direction; attendance and punctuality; collaborative; time management; physical or mechanical task performance; prioritizing and organizing work; working safely

Education

• Associates Degree in Scientific Discipline and/or five years in a relevant production setting
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret English; basic math and metric skills; basic mechanical skills
• Minimum of one year experience in a laboratory/production environment

Additional Requirements

• Physical requirements: reach upward; lift 21‚Äì50 lbs; push/pull 21‚Äì50 lbs; reach outward; sit; squat/kneel; stand; talk/hear; use hands; walk