Manufacturing Technichian

COMPANY:
Discovery Solutions is seeking job seekers for a contract position with one of our customers, Elanco, a leading company that has been enriching life by developing innovative solutions that protect and enhance animal health.
LOCATION:
Winslow, Maine (04901)
DESCRIPTION:
The Manufacturing Technician is responsible for preparing, executing, and cleaning/turnover of production processes in poultry vaccine production. All tasks are performed in accordance with internal and external guidelines.
The technician performs general operations functions which include, but are not limited to the following areas:
Egg Handling (egg receipt, traying, disinfection processes, transferring eggs)
Egg derived processes & tissue culture (candling, incubation, inoculation, harvest, inactivation)
Centrifugation, concentration processes
Filling operations (product emulsification, liquid filling processes, lyophilization)
Process and equipment preparation and process cleaning/disinfection activities
Washing, wrapping, and sterilizing of glassware and equipment
Loading/unloading autoclaves
Disinfecting room surfaces and equipment
Ensuring appropriate amount of materials (chemicals, consumables, etc.) are available
Use of electronic systems (e.g. SAP) to stage materials
All tasks are performed in accordance with internal and external guidelines:
Understands and practices good aseptic technique and biosecurity measures
Perform routine, repetitive tasks with moderate to limited degree of supervision.
Performs duties according to established SOP's, production records and company safety procedures.
Concurrently completes documentation and follows established protocols
-Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and clean room environment may apply.
-May be required to work in an area with exposure to potential allergens.
-Position may require a certain amount of heavy lifting (up to 60 pounds).
SPECIFIC JOB POSTING INFORMATION:
Candidates or workers who own birds at their personal property or have come in contact with birds within the last 48 hours are not permitted at the Winslow, Maine facility.
Candidates who come in regular contact with any kind of birds are ineligible for this assignment. For manufacturing roles, gowning will require changing clothing in a gender specific common area.
SHIFT:
Monday Friday
7:00 am 3:30 pm
Occasional weekend and off-hour work may be required.
EXPERIENCE:
Looking for Candidates who are committed to their jobs and have shown position longevity. Open to a wide range of past work experience.
-Speed and accuracy of fine hand manipulation and good eye-hand coordination required.
-Must be an effective member of a team and be able to follow written and oral instructions.
-Must possess proven math skills as well as oral and written communication skills.
EDUCATION:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Associates Degree and previous exposure to aseptic technique and/or other lab sciences preferred.