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Lab Technician - Tissue Culture

Westside, GA 30501

Posted: 05/28/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 604804 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Assists in all areas in the production of Marek's disease vaccine. Which may include, but are not limited to:
  • Performing all processes in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Utilizes sterile technique at all times.
  • Active knowledge of working under laminar flow hoods and HEPA filtered environment.
  • Communicates any occurrence to team leader and/or supervisor immediately.
  • Responsible for keeping the lab area clean and sterile at all times.
  • Individual monthly responsibilities are assigned in each lab.
  • Individual must insure these activities are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Assists in receiving roller bottles in labs and receiving roller bottles in holding area. Assists with the candling and racking of eggs in Incubation department
  • Maintains accurate and timely manufacturing records.
  • Actively promotes safety and awareness in the lab, always acting in occurrence with safety practices.

The hours are as follows: Mon - 7am - 5pm Tues - 7a - 4p Wed - 7a - 2:30p Thur - 7a - 5p Fri - 7a -12:30pm
  • *Labs rotate coming in at 6am and some overtime should be expected.
  • *There is also rotated weekend work once technicians are trained. Its typically 6 or 7a until 10am on Saturday and 6a or 7a until 11 on Sunday. The technicians working the weekend get the prior Wednesday off.

Skills:    
  • Training begins immediately.  
  • Individual must be fully trained in a timely manner on sterile technique and general lab procedures.  
  • Must be a team player.  
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs and carry it 10 ft.  
  • Must be able to stand on feet for long periods of time and work in a sterile environment.  
  • Must be flexible with availability.  This position requires weekend work. 
  • Regular attendance is a must.  
  • Self-motivated.  
  • Ability to think ahead to next task.  
  • Can work well under time restraints.  

Education:    
  • HS diploma





Pay Rate: $20/hr

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Planet Pharma and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.