Biological Inoculation I (VOP)

Job Title: Biological Inoculation I (VOP)
Location: Swiftwater, PA 18370
Duration: 3 Months+ contract (with possibility of extension)
 
Job Overview:
The Antigen Production Technician plays a critical role in the vaccine manufacturing process by handling and processing embryonated eggs through various stages—from delivery and quality inspection to inoculation and incubation. This position requires working in a sterile environment, adhering to strict safety and quality protocols, and maintaining high productivity in a fast-paced setting.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Receive and unload carts of embryonated eggs (up to 800 lbs, moved with two-person teams) from hatchery trucks into the warm holding room.
• Inspect samples of eggs for quality and move approved carts to the Inoculation Load room.
• Remove trays (~5 lbs each) from carts and place them onto conveyors for inoculation.
• Handle trays of inoculated eggs and load them onto incubation carts (136 trays per cart).
• Transport incubation carts (two-person lift) into incubators for the required incubation period.
• Rotate tasks every 20 minutes between loading incubation carts, egg straightening, and egg inspection to maintain workflow efficiency.
• Adhere strictly to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Breakdown, clean, and set up equipment before, during, and after production runs.
• Maintain flexibility in work schedule, including weekend, holiday, and overtime shifts as needed.

 
Physical Requirements:

• Push/pull heavy carts (up to 800 lbs) with assistance.
• Lift, bend, twist, squat, and perform repetitive motions throughout 8-10 hour shifts.
• Stand for extended periods, maintaining productivity and attention to detail.

 
Work Environment & Safety:

• Work in a sterile environment requiring sterile scrubs, hairnets, beard covers, masks, gloves, sleeves, safety glasses, steel toe shoes, and Tyvek suits as required.
• No jewelry, makeup, artificial nails, nail polish, or scented products allowed.
• Required vaccinations include Flu, Menactra, and Yellow Fever due to exposure to active viruses.

 
Qualifications:

• 0–3 years of experience preferred; on-the-job training provided.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain high quality standards.
• Flexibility and willingness to work varying shifts and schedules.