Job Location: Saint Joseph, Missouri Job Type: Full Time Department:
Product Development Category:
Science/Research & Development
Functional Unit: BI Vetmedica
Our Culture
In a world where business is driven by short term financial goals, Boehringer Ingelheim is truly a company with a different philosophy. Although we are one of the largest and fastest growing pharmaceutical companies in the world, we have been able to maintain a dedication to our values. Our focus is on helping patients, serving our customers and improving the quality of life for the millions of people who rely on us. Simply put, we have remained committed to doing the right thing-for our customers, our communities, our employees and everyone we serve.
At Boehringer Ingelheim, we realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to create a healthy working environment-meaningful work, diversity, mobility, networking and work-life balance
Boehringer Ingelheim is firmly committed to ensuring a safe, healthy, productive and efficient work environment for our employees, as well as our partners and customers. As part of that commitment, Boehringer Ingelheim conducts pre-employment background checks and drug screenings.
Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of a B.S. degree in microbiology or a related science with 1-2 years experience in the production and supervision of biological bacterin products or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficient computer skills with specific experience in word processing, spreadsheets and/or database management
Detailed working knowledge of applicable portions of cGMP guidelines, 9CFR, and production outlines
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in maintaining and increasing yields of production strains of bacteria by improving growth conditions
Assist in production (fermentation and concentration) of bacterial antigens for the timely completion of bacterin product
Aid in attainment of goals and priorities for new antigens and product combinations as assigned
Write and review SOP's, Process Records, Quality Standards, Change Controls, Unusual Occurrences, and other reports as required. Maintain accurate and timely completion of records
Trouble shoot production problems, document findings, and implement solutions
Communicate to Aerobe Bacterin Production Management the progress of employees, new ideas, problems, and other pertinent information
Abide by and enforce the articles of the Bargaining Unit Contract
Familiarize self and Bargaining Unit employees in cGMP, APHIS, OSHA, EPA, EU, and JP regulations pertaining to production processes