Senior Operations Technician, Cell Culture

For over 130 years, we have pioneered groundbreaking science. Today, we are driven by continuous innovation to develop breakthrough medicines, vaccines and technology. Rooted in direct experience on the farm and in the clinic, we work hand in hand with our customers every step of the way. Our singular focus is to empower those who care for animals, helping them manage their vital responsibility with confidence. Because when it comes to animal health, no one sees it like we do. Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset striving for continuous improvement. We work in the local plant connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products. We are recruiting for a Senior Operations Technician position. The Senior Operations Technician, in conjunction with the execution routine production activities, will primarily support the team by driving completion of process work, sampling, documentation, material transfers, and assisting with training. The Senior Operations Technician also supports continuous improvement, transfer of new products, and may assist with deviations and change management. The basic purpose of this position is to provide expert support for our Company Animal Health antigen production operations at our site in De Soto, Kansas. This position provides technical and operations support to ensure that manufacturing schedules are met in a compliant manner with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include that antigen products specifications are met prior to release for compliance to product Outlines, United States Department of Agriculture 9 Code of Federal Regulations, and cGMP. The scope of support includes every manufacturing stage from raw materials through final antigen product. Our current opening is for the following shift: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM -3:30 PM Responsibilities: Models Company leadership principles and inclusive behaviors Provides coaching and supports skills development and process capabilities within their team Supports effective feedback and coaching within the team during the Performance Management cycle Providing appropriate task-based training Safety Compliance Demonstrates a strong compliance mind-set (EHS and Quality) and continuously sets a high standard for themselves and others Follows safe operating instructions for all tasks and equipment Ensures that the right tools and equipment specified for the task are available and utilized Ensures that the correct personal protective equipment required is available and utilized Follow up any reported defects or workplace hazards immediately Report all accidents, incidents and near misses within 24 hours and to participate in investigation and identification of effective corrective and preventative actions Quality Compliance On-time completion of Quality compliance tasks in relation to Deviation, CAPA and Change Control management. Quality Assurance including cGMP, RFT and good documentation practices and provides coaching to others. Change Manager and Stakeholder for change management activities within Production. Supports the update, review and approval of GMP documentation including, but not limited to: SOP’s | MD’s | Qualification Protocols | New product/product transfer documentation Productivity and Financial Supports the Daily, Weekly and Monthly schedule adherence of production activities within their department Build and maintain strong collaborations with different stakeholders throughout the Site Operations such as BTS, Engineering, Quality and R&D Supports the Manufacturing Operations Teams in creating a culture of continuous improvement and leads by example Represents Manufacturing Operations in the execution of the project portfolio and improvement initiatives Supports initiatives for stabilizing