Job Description

We are seeking a Growth and Improvement minded Fermentation Technician that can help drive our Strategic Operating Priorities.

• Invent | Pursue the Most Promising Internal and External Science to Address Significant Unmet Medical Needs

• Execute | Prioritize Resources Behind Our Key Growth Drivers (Oncology, Vaccines, Select Specialty Areas, Animal Health) While Optimizing Our Base Business)

• Adapt | Develop Our People, Culture and Business Model to Evolve with a Dynamic Landscape

• Diverse Talent | We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment with supporting leadership behaviors because having a high-performing, engaged workforce is critical to our ability to deliver innovative solutions to patients and customers around the world

• Values and Standards | Our Steadfast Commitment to Our Values and Standards will Continue to Guide Us as We Take on New Challenges and Will Always be Fundamental to Our Success – They are a Competitive Advantage for Us

Summary, Focus and Purpose

A 1st Shift Fermentation Technician position is available within our Antigen Manufacturing Team, at our Company's Animal Health facility in Desoto Kansas, located near the Kansas City metropolitan area. The Animal Health facility is part of the global Animal Health Manufacturing Division network and a key contributor to the manufacturing of animal health products.

We are expanding operations in the manufacturing of vaccines and biologics for large and companion animals, and leveraging an experienced and innovative team-oriented work environment using fermentation and cell culture platforms. Team members work with a "Safety First, Quality Always" mindset while striving for continuous improvement to ensure products of the highest quality, working within one of the manufacturing operation teams requires the ability to work independently while also part of a team to contribute to the daily completion and schedule adherence of production activities.

Key Functions

• Work Independently and as a Team member with Integrity | Precision | Accomplishment | Motivational Ambition | Respect | Inclusion

• Follow and comply with Manufacturing Directions and Standard Operating Procedures, along with applicable Corporate, Company, and Regulatory Policies

• Responsible for large scale antigen production and processing in accordance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)

• Primary daily tasks will include aseptic material handling and culture scale up. Preparation and operation of stainless-steel fermenters and processing vessels. This position will also require supporting downstream processing steps for concentration using hollow fiber filters. Filter cleaning, including sterilization and handling of formaldehyde.

• Attention to detail to achieve a consistent error-free execution of daily job tasks

Education

• Required | High school diploma or GED

• Preferred | Associate's degree within a science discipline or equivalent

Experience | Skills | Knowledge

Required

• 6+ months experience working in manufacturing environment

• Good concurrent and complete documentation using Good Manufacturing Practices

• Good work ethic and attendance behavior

• Proficient computer skills

• Principled verbal and written communications

• Demonstrate basic skills in effective time management to meet given deadlines

• Work effectively and efficiently both individually and with team members

Preferred

• Demonstrated experience working within a GMP manufacturing environment

• Good comprehension of aseptic procedures

• Experience with single use gamma radiated materials

Shift and Hours

• Monday to Friday | 1st Shift 7:00AM to 3:30 PM

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Required Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Analytical Problem Solving, Animal Vaccination, Biological Manufacturing, Cell Cultures, Cleanroom Gowning, Computer Literacy, GMP Compliance, GMP Operations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Laboratory Processes, Machinery Operation, Mammalian Cell Culture, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Quality Control, Operations Management, Packaging Operations, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Primary Cell Culture, Production Scheduling, Shift Work, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing, Strategic Initiative, Strategic Planning {+ 4 more}

Preferred Skills:

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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:

01/6/2026

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