Associate Technician, Biological Production (Gainesville, GA, United States, Georgia)

Description

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

The Associate Technician, Biological Production will be responsible for the setup, operations, and basic troubleshooting of the equipment in the production areas in support of the biological products produced at the site(s).  Additional duties for this position will include basic documentation of work. The incumbent must integrate quality control, safety, and business process excellence into work practices. This role supports vaccine production in accordance with all product specifications and current cGMP standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for understanding and demonstrating the ability to perform basic activities associated with the preparation of vaccine components in an aseptic clean room environment utilizing virus/bacterial and cell culture techniques according to USDA regulations.

Understands and performs basic operation of production equipment and ensures assigned equipment, instruments and production materials are released and available for use.

Looks up and performs transactions within the electronic inventory management system.

Checks process documentation for accuracy and compliance in a timely manner; in-process batch quality checks, cleaning, environmental monitoring, and other relevant production processes in accordance with procedures.

Supports safety activities within the area.

Participates in root cause analysis and implements corrective and preventative actions to address problems, escalation of production flow deviations.

Performs basic batch record reviews as defined by Management for completed production items.

Assists in the review of relevant SOPs, Controlled Forms, and other business function documents to support regulatory compliance and change controls, as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED plus two (2) years of general work experience.

OR

Associate's Degree and one (1) year of general work experience.

Basic computer skills with Word, Excel, and Electronic Management Systems.

Basic biological equipment knowledge and/or experience (i.e.:  fermentation, centrifuge, concentration units).

Basic understanding of biological organisms.

Ability to read, interpret and conform to batch records, Quality and Safety requirements.

Ability to operate applicable ERP system.

Ability to work in a team environment.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Eligibility Requirements :

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.

Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required).

Must be 18 years of age or older.