Responsible for assistinESg SBP in meeting all of the sites goals including safety environmental quality volume
cost GMP training and personnel
Always follow cGMP and GLP
May prepare for and assist with CDL standardization and safety inspections
Assist with Lab-ware tasks when lab-ware technician is out e.g. vacation and days off
Maintain enough chemical and material inventories to meet daily media make-up and 12L flasks inoculation
Maintaining CDL ISO procedures and responding to any CDL related non-conformities
Participate in routine area inspections and safety walk-throughs
Assist with identifying and implementing new processes and procedures
Always follow companys Cardinal Rules and J.M. Huber Principles
May assist in coordinating maintenance of CDL equipment and computer systems
Assist in the training as required and enforcing adherence to CDL/SBP standard operating procedures
Implements and supports the environmental health and safety (EH&S) management system and the J.M. Huber
Corporation Quality & EH&S Policy
Must consistently demonstrate effective teamwork behavior promotion of process efficiency and effectively
communicate safety and procedural issues. Must demonstrate an ability to perform under conditions of continuous
physical activity. This position requires continuously performing all duties under conditions that require adherence to
safety standards and GMP Policy.
CDL Technician will use SOP and sample results to continuously monitor and analyze production processes report
and report results so changes can be made in fermentation.
Candidate must be able to work on a 24/7 working environment consisting of different shifts (e.g. day shift swing shift
and grave-yard shift Swing & Grave-yard relief shifts) and able to work overtime with very short notice weekend and
Holidays coverage.
CDL technician position requires frequent interactions with Union operators Lead personnel Supervisors and
Engineers regarding experimental instructions observations and results.
This position requires a high level of self-management punctuality good attendance team work and ability to carry
out new assignments in a short notice.
All employees must follow CP Kelco state and federal guidelines concerning safety and environmental protection.
Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) conforming to Level C (general) & Level A (packaging) GMP
standards is required. Mandatory PPE includes a minimum of a hard hat safety glasses or goggles hearing
protection devices steeled-toed footwear gloves (hand protection) long pants and long-sleeve shirt. Additional PPE
may include smocks coveralls hair/beard nets and/or masks as required by the CP Kelco GMP Policy.
Required Qualifications:
Science college courses desired preferred in Microbiology and Chemistry. Possesses basic math and English
language reading skills appropriate with the scope of the position. Intermediate computer skills required: including
e-mail word and excel.
Must have a good knowledge of the operating procedures required to operate the following processes and/or ability to
learn them expeditiously:
Bright field Microscope pH meters Viscometers Centrifuges YSI machine (sugar analyzers) scales
refractometer
Gram stains
Identification of contaminants (e.g. gram positive gram negative bacteria)
Contamination prevention
Frozen culture preparation and validation
CDL autoclaves operation
Aseptic techniques
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12L flask inoculation
Contamination definition (Confirm Vs. Unconfirmed)
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Able to work in a team environment
Able to work on a severe outside environment e.g. wet loud humid
Physical Requirements:
Must demonstrate an ability to perform under conditions of continuous physical activity. The employee must be
capable of operating specific lab equipment grasping pushing pulling and lifting up to 15 pounds while
walking/climbing and working with CDL media12L flasks and sample caddy. Visual acuity requirements include
normal depth perception and 20/30 vision with or without correction. Must not be color blind.
DESIRED EDUCATIONAL AND WORK EXPERIANCES:
At least 2-3 years of laboratory experience or equivalent.
Requires high school diploma and a minimum of two years college-level Science courses.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority veteran and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.
Required Experience:
IC