Production Associate

At Medgene Labs, we are advancing animal health through science, innovation, and dedication. Based in Brookings, South Dakota, our team is proud to develop and deliver next-generation vaccines that protect animal populations and support producers across the country. With a passion for discovery and a commitment to excellence, we are shaping the future of animal health one breakthrough at a time.

If you're looking to join a collaborative, mission-driven team that's making a real difference in animal health and beyond, we'd love to hear from you!

Purpose: Perform daily laboratory operations of Vaccine Production within the site's described procedures.

Distinguishing Feature: Production Associate is responsible for the manufacturing of vaccines in accordance with established methods. Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures and aseptic techniques is preferred. The position requires the ability to read and understand standard operating procedures and to execute the procedures to ensure compliance with CVB regulations. Good documentation practices are required while documenting the work that is being performed.

Functions:

• Read and understand SOPs and Protocols for manufacturing vaccines.
  • Maintains records detailing adherence to established policies.
• Manufacturing of veterinary vaccines in compliance with CVB guidelines and regulations.
  • Maintains appropriate records commensurate with CVB guidelines.
  • Ensures high-quality production standards from culture through bottling.
• Ensure security of Master Seed, Unreleased, and Released Products.
• Assist with creating the conditions for increasing productivity by analyzing and improving existing processes as well as improving technology transfers and minimizing losses.
  • Maintenance of all laboratory equipment, facility, and standards within the Vaccine Production division.
• Assisting with the planning and organizing of production processes as well as providing guidance and training to staff through instructions and SOPs.
• Ensure compliance with aseptic procedures and cleaning schedules.
• Performs other work as assigned.

Challenges and Problems: Challenged to provide effective, safe vaccines to commercial clients in a timely manner. Assist with different problems such as mechanical/equipment failure, contamination, poorly growing cultures, incomplete inactivation and failure of serial release. Keeping of detailed records will be an absolute necessity, subject to Audit by the Regulatory and Compliance Officer and Quality Assurance.

Decision-Making Authority: Decisions may be delegated to a Production Associate Scientist by the Production Manager or the Production Lead.

Contact with Others: Daily contact with manufacturing, QA, and QC personnel. Limited contact with Regulatory, Sales and Marketing, and R&D personnel.

Working Conditions: Potential for exposure to human and animal pathogens, including blood-borne pathogens. Exposure to infectious agents, dangerous chemicals, high-voltage equipment, toxic fumes, high-pressure steam, temperature extremes, and potential mutagens.

Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Aseptic Techniques and Good Laboratory Practices.
• Good Documentation Practices.
• A microbiology background is preferred.

Ability to:

• Perform various cell culture and bacterial growth methods.
• Follow specific procedures.
• Work safely with infectious materials and specimens.
• Operate scientific equipment and computers.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Keep detailed and accurate documentation.
• Maintain a safe work environment for self and other employees at all times.

Compensation: Pay based on experience and education. Additional employee benefits include generous PTO, 100% employee paid health, dental, vision, 15K basic life insurance, STD, LTD, 401K match, ten paid holidays, gym membership, yearly clothing allowance and more!

Medgene Labs is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Please note that submission of an application does not guarantee employment. As part of our hiring process, Medgene reserves the right to conduct background investigations, which may include verification of education, past employment, and professional references, as well as criminal history checks where permitted by law. Background checks will be conducted when deemed necessary and appropriate for the role being considered, and any such inquiries will be handled in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. A criminal conviction does not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment consideration. Each situation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, considering the nature of the offense, its relevance to the role, and the time that has passed since the conviction. By submitting an application, you acknowledge that the information provided is accurate to the best of your knowledge and understand that falsification of information may result in removal from the hiring process or termination if already employed.

Salary : $21 - $23