Biological Inoculation I (1st shift)

Biological Inoculation I

Location: Swiftwater, PA, 18370

Shift: 1st Shift (6 AM to 2:30 PM)

Duration: 8 Months

Years of Experience: 0-3 Years

Description:

The process starts with a delivery of eggs containing embryos to the egg dock. The carts of eggs are unloaded from the hatchery truck and placed into a warm room for holding. A sample of eggs are inspected for quality. Once the quality check is done, the carts are moved from the warm room into the Inoculation Load room. Trays of eggs are removed from the carts and placed onto a conveyor. The trays of eggs will pass through an inoculation machine where the eggs are inoculated. Trays of inoculated eggs are then placed onto incubation carts, 136 trays per cart. The carts are then moved, two people per cart, and placed into incubators. Throughout the process four to five trucks will deliver approximately 650,000 eggs per day to the egg dock. After incubation time has been met, the carts are then unloaded and moved to the next process. This process continues seven days a week until the end of the campaign.

Requirements:

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  Able to push or pull carts on wheels that may weigh up to 800 pounds, 2 people required to move carts.

  
  
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  Moving trays of eggs weighing approximately 5 pounds per tray from cart to conveyor belt or from conveyor onto egg incubation carts at a fast pace.

  
  
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  Straightening and inspection of eggs at a fast pace.

  
  
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  Employees will rotate between loading incubation carts, straightening eggs, and inspection of eggs, approximately every 20 minutes.

  
  
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  Must be able to perform all physical requirements, including reaching, twisting, bending, squatting, repetitive motion, and lifting 30+ lbs.

  
  
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  Must be able to be on feet throughout the 8-10 hour shift, excluding breaks.

  
  
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  Able and willing to work in a sterile environment, wearing scrubs, hair and beard covers, surgical mask, gloves and sleeves.

  
  
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  Adhere to all SOPs and cGMPs.

  
  
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  Breakdown, clean, and set up equipment before, during and after production.

  
  
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  Basic computer skills.

  
  
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  Must be flexible with schedule. Hours for each position may vary. All positions require employees to stay until a job is completed. Every employee must be able to work weekends, holidays and overtime if necessary. Days off may not be consecutive and may vary from week to week (rotating schedule). Working hours are subject to change based on production demand. Employees may be required to take set days off in the middle of the week or work a rotating schedule.

  
  

All antigen positions involve the production of active viruses. While risk of exposure is minimal, vaccinations are required for all areas, including Flu, Menactra, and Yellow Fever pending area assignment. Jewelry and makeup are not allowed on the floor. Perfume, hairspray, cologne, aftershave and/or any scents are not permitted. Artificial nails and nail polish are not allowed. The attire includes (but is not limited to) sterile scrubs, hairnets, beard covers, safety glasses, steel toe shoes, and in some areas Tyvek suits.

Years of Experience: 0-3 Years