Biological Inoculation I (VOP)

Job Title: Biological Inoculation I (VOP)
Location: Swiftwater, PA 18370
Duration: 3 Months+ contract (with possibility of extension)
 
Overview:
Join a fast-paced, essential production team responsible for handling and processing embryonated eggs for vaccine development. This role supports the delivery, quality inspection, inoculation, and incubation preparation of eggs in a sterile, controlled environment.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Unload and transport carts of eggs (up to 800 lbs) safely, with two-person assistance.
• Inspect and straighten trays of eggs (~5 lbs per tray) rapidly and accurately.
• Load trays of eggs onto conveyors and onto incubation carts (136 trays per cart).
• Rotate between tasks including loading incubation carts, egg straightening, and inspection every 20 minutes.
• Maintain adherence to SOPs and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Breakdown, clean, and set up equipment as required before, during, and after production runs.
• Work continuously on feet for 8-10 hour shifts, excluding breaks.
• Comply with sterile environment protocols, including wearing scrubs, hair/beard covers, masks, gloves, and sleeves.
• Work flexible schedules including weekends, holidays, and potential overtime; days off may be non-consecutive and schedules may rotate.

 
Physical Requirements:

• Ability to push/pull heavy carts (up to 800 lbs, two-person required).
• Lift, bend, twist, squat, and perform repetitive motions regularly; capable of lifting 30+ lbs.
• Ability to work standing for extended periods.

 
Work Environment & Safety:

• Operate within a sterile environment; strict dress code with scrubs, hairnets, beard covers, safety glasses, steel toe shoes, and Tyvek suits as required.
• No jewelry, makeup, artificial nails, nail polish, or scented products allowed on the floor.
• Mandatory vaccinations (Flu, Menactra, Yellow Fever) due to working with active viruses.

 
Qualifications:

• 0–3 years of experience in production or similar physical labor roles preferred but not required.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and safety protocols.
• Strong teamwork skills and adaptability to rotating tasks and schedules.