Bacterin Operator
Company: Elanco Animal Health Incorporated
Location: Fort Dodge
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
As a leading global animal health company, Elanco delivers
innovative products and services to improve the health of pets and
farm animals around the world because we believe making animals'
lives better, makes life better. Since 1954, we have provided
solutions that support veterinarians, farmers and pet owners to
advance our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life.
Elanco's promise to employees: Together, we foster an inclusive
culture where everyone can make a difference, encouraging
ownership, growth and well-being.
A Bacterin Operator will be responsible for the media addition,
inoculation, down-streaming, dispensing and final filtration of
live and inactivated Bacterial Antigen. Must be able to work
independently with; minimal supervision in accordance with standard
methods, standard operation procedures, and manufacturing
directions using proper laboratory techniques. The operator must
adhere to the policies.
Basic Minimum Qualifications:
* High school diplomaGED
* Communication Skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to
train others.
* Demonstrated ability to effectively convey information in an
appropriate and effective manner.
* Leadership Skills
* Ability to effectively lead, resolve conflict and function as a
shift foreman.
* Mathematical Skills
* Perform calculations and conversions involving weights, volumes,
and percentages.
* Reasoning Ability
* Demonstrated analytical skill / problem solving skills -
identifies problems; recognizes symptoms, causes, and alternative
solution.
* Knowledge and skill to recognize creative ideas that add value
and are able to be implemented to improve efficiency, effectiveness
and reduce complexity for department
* Mechanical Aptitude
* Demonstrated understanding of systems, equipment, and
processes
* Demonstrated ability to set-up and troubleshoot equipment as
required
* Computer Skills
* Experience with Windows Operating System.
* Organizational Skills
* Effective and efficient multitasking skills.
* Effective time management skills for self and others
* Comprehension and application
* Proficient reading, comprehension and application skills toward a
diverse set of complicated tasks.
* Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in
the United States. Elanco does not anticipate providing sponsorship
for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this
employment position.
Duties & Essential Job Description:
* Must be able to read, understand, and follow written procedures.
Document operations with strict adherence to cGMP documentation
practices
* Must be able to lift up to 60lbs. and hold above waist level
while maintaining sterility
* Must be gowning and aseptically qualified
* Must be able to perform calculations and conversions involving
weights, volumes and percentages
* Perform aseptic operations for production processes performed
within the Bacterin area
* Proper operation of automated and semi-automated equipment used
in relation to Antigen production. For example Sharples units and
Concentrator Units
* May perform jobs of the lower grades as required including but
not limited to general housekeeping
* Must have knowledge of the Fermentation vessels to be able to
perform media additions/inoculate/harvest. General steaming
knowledge
* Will be responsible for assembling, wrapping, sterilizing,
delivery and maintaining inventory of Bacterins equipment and tanks
and any other equipment/tank needs for the area as deemed necessary
by department management
* Conduct one-on-one training with new bid employees under
Supervision direction
* Routine and consistent attendance is necessary and important to
the safety and operational policies and will be required to retain
this bid
* May be subject to DEA background check
* Other Duties as Assigned.
Other Functions & Responsibilities:
* Assist higher Grade operators under supervision
* May perform jobs of the lower grades as required
Preferred:
* Additional Education and/or Equivalent Experience
* Successful completion of National Career Readiness Work Keys
assessment
* Knowledge of Hazardous Waste Handling
* Knowledge of Decontamination and Sterilization
* Knowledge of Traffic Patterns
* Knowledge of or evidence of working with BPE methods
* Understanding of Basic GMP/Documentation practices
* Demonstrated ability and understanding of Safe working habits
* Understanding of Basic Laboratory Practices, Measurements,
Biology and Microbiology
* Understanding of operating in an aseptic environment
* Ability to work in a team environment
Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national
origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally
protected status
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