The Lab Technician I plays a key role in supporting production activities, with a primary focus on the manufacturing of sterile diluents. This role involves operating lab equipment such as autoclaves, batching tanks, filling machines, sealing machines, and labeling equipment. The technician ensures that all tasks and associated documentation are completed accurately and in a timely manner, including data entry into the JDE database. Additionally, the Lab Technician I may assist in the production of vaccines, shipping and receiving, and the operation of autoclaves as needed.
Responsibilities and Key Duties:
Diluent Production
- Accurately weigh and prepare chemicals required for diluent production.
- Prepare and batch sterile diluents according to production requirements.
- Operate filling and sealing equipment to produce I.V. bags.
Material Preparation and Packaging
- Assemble and label packaging materials for I.V. bags.
- Package finished products for shipment, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
- Assist in shipping diluents and vaccines as needed, ensuring proper handling and documentation.
Equipment Operation and Maintenance
- Operate and maintain production equipment, including autoclaves, labelers, sealers, pumps, scales, pH meters, osmometers and pallet lifter.
- Perform routine checks and basic troubleshooting to ensure optimal equipment functionality.
- Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning and sanitation of laboratory areas to maintain a sterile environment.
Documentation and Data Entry
- Complete all required production and quality documentation accurately and in real-time.
- Enter production data into the JDE database to ensure accurate record-keeping.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
- Shape solutions out of complexity
- Drive ambition and accountability
Technical / Functional Competencies:
- Able to operate technical machinery and possibly computerized equipment
- Ability to understand and perform primary production procedures on equipment for which qualified and consult appropriate documentation when needed.
- Able to follow instructions and production schedules.
- Know and respect all regulations as well as health, safety, quality and environment standards applicable within the environment.
- Can use main IT tools to perform the job in production.
- Knowledgeable about lean philosophy and purpose.
- Can apply performance management tools per KPIs and participate in applying basic problem-solving skills.
- Ability to apply basic lean tools as per 5S, standard work.
- Understanding of production standards including time, raw materials/productivity, and final quantity.
- Capable of participating in a project to provide expertise and output.
- Able to demonstrate self-discipline and attention to detail
- Mathematical aptitude and computer skills
Education – High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate/Bachelor's degree in Life Science, preferred
Work Experience – Experience in a biological laboratory or equivalent, preferred. Experience in a cGMP environment, preferred.
Other (consider certifications, specialized knowledge and/or training, etc.) – N/A
- Able to read, write legibly and communicate in English
- Frequent squatting, bending and twisting
- Frequent standing and walking for extended periods of time - approximately 85% of the work day
- Frequent repetition of wrist and shoulder rotations
- Dexterity: frequent fine motor movements
- Visual inspection and interpretation of microscopic and color standards
- Ability to dress and operate in clean room environments
Clean room manufacturing laboratory
N/A
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- VEVRAA Federal Contractor
**Ceva is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ceva encourages men and women, members of all racial and ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
669B
Education – High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate/Bachelor's degree in Life Science, preferred
Work Experience – Experience in a biological laboratory or equivalent, preferred. Experience in a cGMP environment, preferred
