Active Ingredient Technician
📍 Athens, GA
🕒 Full-Time | 12-Month Contract
🏢 Sigma Systems
💲 Competitive Pay | OT Available
Job Overview
Sigma Systems is currently hiring an Active Ingredient Technician in Athens, GA for a 12-month contract opportunity. This position plays a critical role in the preparation of vaccine components within an aseptic clean room environment. Candidates with laboratory, biologics, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with clean room experience, aseptic techniques, virus/cell culture exposure, or biotech manufacturing background looking to grow in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry.
Schedule
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Shift: 4:00 AM – 2:30 PM
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Overtime: As needed
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Weekend & Holiday Work: Required as business demands
Rabies vaccine required
Key Responsibilities
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Perform preparation of vaccine components in an aseptic clean room environment
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Utilize virus and cell culture techniques in compliance with USDA regulations
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Follow and ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
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Complete and review in-process documentation for accuracy and regulatory compliance
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Maintain technical data and production support documentation
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Participate in root cause analysis, deviation investigations, and corrective/preventative actions (CAPA)
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Support deviation and change control management processes
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Troubleshoot basic equipment and automation issues
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Demonstrate strong commitment to EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety) programs
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Support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean Manufacturing / AAI)
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Assist in training and coaching new employees
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Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve production flow disturbances
Qualifications Required:
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High School Diploma or equivalent
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Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
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Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Basic math skills
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database systems
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Demonstrated problem-solving ability
Preferred:
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Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field
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1+ year of laboratory, pharmaceutical, biotech, or manufacturing experience
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Experience in clean room and aseptic techniques
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Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles
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Equipment/automation troubleshooting experience
Employment Type: CONTRACTOR