Job Description

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.

There are several technician positions available at our company's Animal Health facility in De Soto, Kansas, located near Kansas City metropolitan area. The DeSoto facility is expanding operations to manufacturing vaccines and biologics for large and companion animals. Leveraging a knowledgeable and innovative team environment, the key technologies at the site are biologics production using fermentation and cell culture platforms, filling, and packaging.

The De Soto facility is part of our company's Animal Health Manufacturing Division network and is a key contributor to the manufacturing of animal health products.

Position Descriptions:

Downstream Processing Department (DSP):

• production and processing of numerous large scale bacterial antigens
• primary tasks: Scheduling, training, deviation investigations, inventory management, room and processing equipment preparation, setup, and sterilization, antigen processing, antigen dispensing, equipment breakdown, and room cleaning and disinfecting.
• available positions: 1x 1st Shift (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM)
• preferred qualifications and skills: large scale filtration and separation techniques, Inventory management systems, Sterile techniques,

Qualifications for all Positions:

Education Minimum Requirement:

• -High school diploma or equivalent and three (3)+ years of applicable industry work experience OR
• AS/BS degree in a science or engineering discipline (microbiology, biotechnology, immunology, or similar).

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Proficient oral and written communication skills
• Able to follow/comply with Manufacturing Directions, Standard Operating Procedures, Company/Corporate/Regulatory Policies.
• Can demonstrate basic skills in effective time management to meet given deadlines.
• Good work ethic and attendance behavior
• Can demonstrate attention to detail and achieve consistent error-free execution of daily job assignments
• Can demonstrate basic problem-solving skills
• Able to perform basic laboratory procedures
• Ability to work effectively with team members and show initiative to assist others on the team when needed.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of aseptic processes used in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of quality improvement tools and continuous improvement processes and site quality metrics.

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is committed to be the most trusted supplier of bio-pharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create an interdependent global manufacturing network that’s committed to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

05/12/2025

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