• Technician II, Active Ingredient

    Boehringer Ingelheim (Athens, GA)


    Description

    Manufacture animal health vaccine active ingredients following defined procedures and regulations using virus culture and bacterial culture technologies.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 a number of 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.

    Duties & Responsibilities

    + Responsible for performing the 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

    + Ensure compliance to the Standard Operating Procedures during execution of processes. Assist with training and coaching of current and new employees on required skills

    + Review in process documentation for accuracy and compliance in a timely manner; maintenance of technical data and support documentation

    + Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventative actions to address problems; escalation of production flow disturbances

    + Demonstrate a visible and tangible commitment to EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) programs and initiatives

    + Assessment of individual performance in regards to the continuous improvement (AAI)

    + Participate and provide support to site projects and initiatives (including deviation and change control management)

    Requirements

    + High School Diploma or equivalent.

    + Preferred Biology Degree or related field, one year or more (1+) of laboratory experience and/or manufacturing experience.

    + Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.

    + Clean room and aseptic technique knowledge.

    + Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing Principles.

    + Working knowledge of cGMP and USDA requirements for Vaccine Manufacturing.

    + Basic math skills, equipment/automation trouble shooting skills.

    + Proficient with Microsoft Office and other database software systems.

    + Excellent oral and written communication skills.

    + Ability to work in a team environment.

    + Demonstrated ability to problem solve.

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person’s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.