QC Lab Technician

About the Company

We are a small but growing Animal Health Care company that specializes in the development and manufacture of vaccines for herd animals, primarily pigs and cows. If you have experience working in a QC lab, performing chemical and/or microbiological testing, this may be the opportunity you have been looking for! We are looking for a QC Lab Tech to work in our Omaha, Nebraska location.

In this key role, you will collaborate within a small team to test vaccines and raw materials under 9CFR guidelines. With a casual and family-like environment AND the ability to work with and learn from experts in the animal health industry, we offer LOTS of opportunity for professional advancement. Great pay, excellent benefits PLUS the ability to grow in your career!

Responsibilities

• Perform raw material, in-process and final vaccine testing using some of the following techniques/assays: growth promotion testing, microbiological plating, viral inactivation testing, viral hemagglutination testing, safety testing and mycoplasma detection, among others.
• Work with micropipettes, microscopes, particle size analyzers, viscometers and hydrometers to perform testing.
• Follow SOPs and provide accurate reporting into database.
• Release raw materials accordingly, based on test results.
• Submit documentation to the government for final vaccine approval and release.
• Maintain reagents and equipment in the lab.
• Use good aseptic technique to process and test samples.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Animal Science or related field preferred. Will consider Associate's degree with relevant experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant lab work (can be academic).
• Good problem solving and math skills.

About the Role

We have an amazing team and culture. Come grow with us!