Solution Prep Technician
La Vista, NE 
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Posted 21 days ago
Job Description
Description

Streck Provides:

  • A challenging, safe and rewarding work environment.
  • No night or weekend shifts.
  • Excellent work life balance.
  • Affordable, high-quality apartments for employees.
  • Market competitive pay.
  • Comprehensive and inclusive benefits.
  • Great team environment.
  • On and off campus career development opportunities.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Responsible for production of solutions according to Standard Operating Procedures including maintenance of equipment, instrumentation, facility, records, and documentation. Responsible for performing other duties as assigned by Management.

Essential Duties and Functions:

  • Monitor the supply of raw materials (chemicals, filters, general lab supplies) necessary to support production requirements.
  • Monitor the supply of solutions by conducting a physical inventory and compare to forecasts and requirements.
  • Schedule workload weekly and suggest production plan and additional needs to Supervisor.
  • Recognize inconsistencies; suggest solutions and follow-up on corrective action with the Supervisor.
  • Complete proper documentation, records, and assure repository samples are prepared and maintained for all solutions produced.
  • Maintain calibration records for applicable instruments and the water supply.
  • Strict adherence to work instructions to ensure processes are completed accurately.
  • Prepare, calibrate, use, and maintain pumps, instruments and filtration systems using proper aseptic techniques to control microbial load.
  • Formulate, mix, and filter solutions to proper specifications. Perform quality checks at critical in-process points including specifications, labeling and sterility testing.
  • Maintain bacterial-free work areas and proper clean room sterility using aseptic procedures including washing hands when entering and leaving the laboratory, and throughout processing.
  • Interface with other departments involved in production when necessary for the purposes of communicating and working towards solutions to production problems, planning, and scheduling of workloads, maintaining adequate inventory of solutions and labware, and coordinating equipment schedules.
  • Comply with departmental and company safety procedures and regulations (including FDA and ISO regulations).
  • Report all problems, procedure or process issues, or personnel concerns to management.
  • Attend departmental functions including any meeting to discuss production problems or new products.
  • Provide input on improving established procedures for production through cost, time and labor saving ideas.
  • Other duties as assigned by Management.

Position Requirements:

  • Field of Study: Science related field preferred.
  • Experience: Minimum Requirements: Associate degree. Previous applicable experience can substitute for the degree requirement.
  • Must be dependable, well organized, possess good interpersonal skills, and be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
  • Previous bulk solution preparation experience preferred.

Technical Competencies:

  • Knowledge of and ability to operate various machines, equipment, and devices such as peristaltic pumps, respirator, mixing motors, pipettors, osmometer, capsule filtration system and more.
  • Ability to anticipate potential problems and to effectively participate in problem analysis resolution.
  • Ability to manually and accurately measure, pour and/or weigh liquid or dry chemicals in a timely manner.
  • Ability to hear audible alarms, which indicate water collection, and feel temperature changes of solutions by touching containers (exothermic reactions).
  • Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and the Employee-Right-To-Know Program.

Work Environment/Travel Demands:

The work environment is a climate-controlled biological/chemical laboratory. Occasional short durations to cold temperatures inside walk-in coolers. Ability to wear required laboratory clean room clothing (laboratory coats, hair bonnets, and beard covers (as applicable) and other safety/protective equipment (masks, gloves, and/or face shields for example) for up to two and a half hours consecutively. Travel demands for this position are estimated up to 0%. If travel is required, this travel may include customer visits, events/trade shows, and completion of presentations primarily throughout Domestic US or International regions. Employees must comply with all travel recommendations regarding "safe travel" according to company policies and guidelines, and all federal, state, local, and international orders.

Medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. This also includes standing for up to two and a half hours consecutively, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, reaching, stooping, fingering, and grasping. Expressing and receiving detailed information through written and oral communication. Also has an ability to make sound, appropriate, and prompt decisions within the guidelines of the role.

**The work environment characteristics and physical demands stated in their respective sections are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations will be reviewed and considered. If approved, accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their assigned role.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Visit www.streckcareers.comto learn more about Streck and apply for this opportunity.

Streck is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and forbids discrimination against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, gender stereotyping and caregiver status), sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, disability, genetic information, citizenship, marital status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.



Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Streck is an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity employer - qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to protected veteran or disability status, race / color, religion, gender, national origin or any other legally protected basis.

 

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Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
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