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Quality Control Technician
Vaxxinova US is seeking a Quality Control Technician to join our team in Willmar, MN.
About the role: The Quality Control Technician is responsible for assisting and supporting the overall quality program, to ensure sitewide compliance in production, testing, and distribution of veterinary biologic products, within guidelines set internally and by regulatory agencies.
Main responsibilities:
- Work with minimal supervision while maintaining a high level of process clarity with direct management
- Follow, SOPs and testing directions in an efficient and accurate manner
- Utilize laboratory skills such as aseptic technique in a biosafety cabinet, bacterial plating, sterility testing, and cell culture.
- Perform tasks in a sterile and/or aseptic environment as well as clean and maintain the aseptic environment
- Interpret and manipulate details of department needs to plan for efficient material and time usage
- Rapidly and accurately adjust to department needs in response to unplanned circumstances
- Complete the necessary documentation, ensuring accurate and complete information
- Follows good laboratory practices
- Promote safety in all areas of work, professional courtesy, and a positive work environment within the company
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Capabilities
- Familiar with aseptic technique.
- Familiar with computer systems and software including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite applications as well as Adobe Suite and other database applications of intermediate to advanced level.
- Competency with mathematics through algebra and in the metric system. Understanding of serial dilutions and log calculations is highly preferred.
- Strong attention to detail, organization and time management skills
- Communications skills to effectively work with teams, across departments, and outside vendors
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to read, write, comprehend, and follow verbal & written instructions in English
- Ability to work in a microbiology and virology laboratory and comprehend microbiology and virology techniques and language
- Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time; bending, twisting, and performing fine motor manipulations required
- Ability to pass medical clearance/fit testing when required
Education and Experience
- A.S. degree in a related field and 3 years of related work experience required
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1 years of related work experience preferred
Benefits at Vaxxinova:
We are proud to offer a generous benefit package in addition to competitive compensation, including employer contributions towards medical, dental and vision premiums. Most benefits begin on date of hire. Our benefits include:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account with company contribution
- 401K plan with company match
- Paid time off accrual
- 9 Paid holidays
- Company paid shutdown consisting of 4 business days between December 25 and December 31
- Company paid short and long-term disability
- Company paid life insurance
- And many other voluntary benefits
About Vaxxinova
Vaxxinova provides a wide range of both autogenous and licensed vaccines combined with high-level diagnostic services, supported by strong R&D. Our focus is on livestock including cattle, poultry, swine and aqua. Vaxxinova US, formerly known as Epitopix and Newport Laboratories, is the US operating unit of Vaxxinova International, headquartered in the Netherlands. Vaxxinova US has a strong market presence making autogenous vaccines for cattle, swine, and poultry as well as a state-of-the-art diagnostic laboratory. Vaxxinova currently has facilities in fourteen countries including Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Italy, Germany, Japan, Jordan, Norway, South Africa, Thailand, the USA, and the Netherlands. Vaxxinova is part of the family-owned EW Group, headquartered in Germany. The EW Group specializes in animal genetics, animal nutrition and animal health, operates in over 100 countries and records consistent international growth.
Recruiting Agencies - Vaxxinova US does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies in response to job postings on social media or Vaxxinova US websites. Vaxxinova US will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to these unsolicited CVs. Vaxxinova US explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited CVs, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Vaxxinova US. Phone calls or emails from recruiters or employment agencies are not appreciated.
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