Production Protein Unit (PPU) Technician I

Valdosta, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary
The Protein Production Unit Technician (PPU Technician) will provide daily care and health monitoring of animals; follow standard operating procedures and good documentation practices; organize clean and maintain production rooms supplies and equipment for egg layers. The PPU Technician will support the production facility by working shifts weekends and holidays as needed.

Principal Responsibilities
Sanitize animal rooms enclosures equipment corridors and support areas using appropriate techniques to promote animal health and welfare and to comply with regulations and company policies. Provide nutrition to animals by supplying feed and water.
Organize and maintain animal enclosures supplies and equipment
Assess animal health status by gathering and documenting data and observing animals. Administer treatments euthanize animals. Initiate and maintain records as prescribed by standard operating procedures.
Maintain records by collecting and recording data to facilitate management of the facility.
Handle and restrain animals by using appropriate techniques to allow for care to be performed in a safe and humane manner
Provide weekend and / or holiday animal care as needed.
Cross-train in all areas of the facility and provide coverage on an as-needed basis.
Oversee packaging of waste materials sent out for incineration to ensure proper procedures are followed. Receive and properly process incoming shipments of supplies and materials.
Assist with special projects as needed.

Qualifications
No unmanaged allergies to animals.
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
Ability to closely follow established procedures
Ability to read write and understand spoken English at an 8th grade level
The duties of this role are generally conducted in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. As is typical of a pharmaceutical manufacturing-based role employees must be able with or without an accommodation to: frequently lift/carry 15/30 pounds unassisted/assisted; stand for prolonged periods of time; walk and move for prolonged periods of time; climb stairs or ladders; gown/degown PPE and uniforms; use a computer with a keyboard and mouse; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.

Education/Requirements

HS Diploma Required
1 years of experience working in a Laboratory Animal Facility or performing work in cGMP environment OR 0 years of professional experience & Bachelors Degree

Date Posted

02-Mar-2026

Closing Date

07-May-2026

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