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1st shift Monday - Friday position daily hours are 7AM- 3:30PM | Work Overtime.
Our company in the United States and Canada, is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where our company has codified its legacy for over a century. Our company’s success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.
Summary
The Upstream Processing Tech position is available at our company's Animal Health facility in Elkhorn, Nebraska, located on the West end of Omaha. The Elkhorn facility is expanding operations to manufacture animal vaccines and biologics. Looking for talented individuals to join our Production teams using key technologies for cell culture, filling and packaging. Operation of assigned Filling and Freeze Drying of Finished Product and diluents in careful compliance with established operating procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Ensures quality product by knowing and maintaining company and Departmental standards and procedures.
Perform sterile operations according to Standard Production Processes (SPPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), documentation practices must be performed in a concurrent, legible and consistent basis
Prepare cell and viral cultures within flasks, roller bottles in large quantities (1000+ cultures per day), this process is labor intensive and requires ability to push and pull large tanks, open and close large amount of roller bottles, and lift trash bags up to 20+ times a day.
Sanitization or sterilization of designated areas and equipment, requiring work with cleaners and attention to small details while cleaning.
Troubleshoot and perform adjustments of equipment as required.
Perform SAP transactions (goods issuing/goods receipt), cycle count actives
Ensure all assigned equipment and components are staged for assigned operation.
Provide Leadership for Tier 1 process
Maintain documentation and other duties as assigned.
Maintain area including area 5S housekeeping management
Sterile processes are performed in small labs with other technicians at the same time.
Technicians will be required to wear full aseptic gown including hood, suite, boots, gloves, mask and googles.
Some operations will be performed wearing a respirator which can reduce visibility.
Provide leadership to area Technicians and inform area Lead and Manager as needed
Daily review and audit of area batch record and process documentation
Education
Preferred Associates degree or BS in a Science related field
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Required Experience | Knowledge | Skills
Work independently and as a Team member with Integrity | Precision | Accomplishment | Motivational Ambition | Respect | Inclusion.
Ability to operate manufacturing equipment.
Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
General knowledge of reading, mathematics, using both U.S. customary and metric systems and computer skills.
Ability to communicate and work in cooperation and train other employees in a manufacturing environment.
Successful completion of a Physical Abilities Test.
Preferred Experience and Skills
One years of relevant manufacturing experience and a basic understanding of manufacturing procedures, techniques, and equipment.
Mathematical aptitude.
Working knowledge of mechanics and the ability to troubleshoot line equipment.
Working knowledge of cGMP and inventory control concepts.
An understanding of aseptic techniques and procedures.
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The salary range for this role is: $48,600 - $76,600
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.
Required Skills
Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Problem Solving, Animal Care, Animal Handling, Aseptic Handling, Batch Production Records, Biological Manufacturing, Cell Culture Techniques, Cleaning Equipment, Cleanroom Gowning, Computer Literacy, Employee Training, Equipment Calibrations, Equipment Repairs, Equipment Troubleshooting, Freeze Drying, GMP Operations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Home Management, Industrial Manufacturing, Inventory Control Management, Laboratory Processes, Machinery Operation, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Quality Control {+ 9 more}
Preferred Skills
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Employee Status
Regular
Relocation
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship
No
Travel Requirements
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements
Not Applicable
Shift
1st - Day
Valid Driving License
No
Hazardous Material(s)
n/a
Job Posting End Date
- 11/20/2026
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