Manufacturing Technician

**Manufacturing Technician 12 month contract**

**(Day shift : 7.30 am - 3.20 pm) or (Afternoon Shift : 3.00pm - 10:50pm)**

**Position summary**

To assist in the implementation of production plans for the timely and cost-effective production of Animal Health products.

**Responsibilities**
- Meet Environment Health and Safety requirements by adhering to safe operations
- Achieve production targets by performing all production activities including but not limited to:

- Solution preparations
- Plant and equipment cleaning and sterilization
- Monitoring of cultures in small & large scale bio-reactors
- Processing of culture broths including separation and clarification
- Downstream processing of bacterial antigens including ultrafiltration and microfiltration
- Bacterial seed work
- Aseptic manipulations
- Cleaning and sanitation of fermentation suites & support areas
- Vaccine formulation
- Filling operations
- Packaging operations
- Performing general departmental duties including but not limited to:

- QC samples to the lab
- Maintenance of stock of laboratory reagents
- Plant checks
- Environmental monitoring
- Participating and assisting in Process Improvement projects
- Achieve Bacterial Vaccines finance targets to ensure profitable operations
- Meet Quality and GMP requirements

**Education and experience**
- Tertiary qualification in Science, Engineering or related discipline is highly desirable. Recent graduates or those graduating in 2024 are encouraged to apply.
- Knowledge of cGMP regulations and Quality Management Systems
- Large scale manufacturing experience working in fermentation, downstream processing and aseptic operations is desirable
- Ability to maintain attention to detail with mínimal errors
- Problem solve with interpersonal and organisational skills
- Flexible and adaptable to change and collaborative team player
- Double vaccinated with Covid - 19