Quality Control Technician - Viral
Quality Control Technician – Viral
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 completing product testing of viral vaccine products.
Starting pay is $24 per hour, depending upon experience and qualifications.
Main responsibilities:
- Maintain primary and immortal cell cultures.
- Laboratory skills such as ELISA, cell staining, direct and indirect fluorescent antibody staining, and viral titration procedures.
- Equipment includes inverted and fluorescent microscope, spectrophotometer, biosafety cabinet, single and multichannel pipettes and centrifuges.
- Maintaining a clean laboratory environment through regularly scheduled cleaning and disinfecting activities.
- Egg inoculation and fluid harvest testing.
- Working with management to plan work schedules and inventory levels are sufficient to meet production demands.
- Aids in process improvement and implementation of new tests and test development.
- Initiate, review, and provide revisions of testing procedures and specifications; ensure that policies, SOPs, and safety procedures are instituted and followed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Capabilities
- Familiar with cell culture, aseptic technique and general virology.
- Possesses an understanding of quality control standards and methodologies.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Basic math, including serial dilutions and log calculations Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills and attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Communications skills to effectively work within teams and across departments.
- Strong analytical and trouble-shooting skills
- Read, write, comprehend, and follow verbal & written instructions in English
- A.S. degree in a related field required, B.S. degree in a related field preferred
- One (1) year cell culture work experience with MS or BS degree; three (3) years cell culture work experience with AS degree required.
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.