Technician II, Filling Gainesville

Description

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.



Gainesville Filling Department is responsible for filling, caning, and freezing all frozen live virus vaccines produced here. Filling operates 2 ROTA ampoule filling/sealing machines, an automated ampoule caning machine, and 3 programmable cryogenic freezers.



The Technician II, Filling Gainesville will assist in all aspects of vaccine filling through operation of equipment and manual labor as required.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares, sets up, and operates filling machines. Includes operation of dry heat ovens and autoclaves.


• Operates Caning machine.


• Operates programmed freezers.


• Packs frozen vaccine for BRT transport.


• “Pulls” required samples.


• Operates the centrifuge spinning machine.


• Completes relevant Filling documents and perform quality and volume checks as required.


• Orders and receives materials and supplies.


• Maintains cleanliness of equipment and Filling area(s).


• Assists in other areas as needed.


• Works safely around Liquid Nitrogen.


• Works in a Lab type environment.


• Adheres to, ensures, and performs procedures accordingly to SOPs.


• Batches non-Marek's vaccines for filling.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma


• One (1) year related experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.


• Biology/general science courses preferred.


• Demonstrated mechanical or electronic aptitude, cleanroom experience and/or familiar with aseptic filling principles. 


• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., as well as push / pull. 


• Must be able to sit or stand on feet for extended periods of time.


• Must be able to squat, bend, and stoop, as well as twisting and turning. 


• Manual dexterity and visual acuity are important. 


• Must be able to adapt to irregular hours - long and short days. Regular attendance is a must.


• Mechanical knowledge and aptitude.


• Mechanical Diagnostics and problem solving is required.


• Must be a team player.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.


• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required).


• Must be 18 years of age or older.