Aseptic Manufacturing Technician

Job Title: Aseptic Manufacturing Technician – Vaccine Production
Location: Athens, GA
Hours/Schedule: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday–Friday (OT as needed; some weekend and holiday work required)
Type: Contract

Overview

The Aseptic Manufacturing Technician supports vaccine component preparation within a regulated clean room environment. This role performs virus and cell culture processes in compliance with USDA regulations and internal quality standards. The ideal candidate brings hands-on aseptic technique experience, strong documentation discipline, and a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vaccine components in an aseptic clean room environment using virus and cell culture techniques.

• Execute manufacturing processes in strict accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and USDA regulations.

• Complete and review in-process documentation to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely recordkeeping.

• Assist in training and coaching employees on clean room practices, aseptic techniques, and process requirements.

• Participate in root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions to address production issues.

• Escalate and support resolution of production flow disturbances.

• Demonstrate commitment to Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards and site initiatives.

• Support deviation management, change control activities, and site improvement projects.

• Maintain technical data and production support documentation.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Knowledge of clean room operations and aseptic techniques.

• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.

• Basic math proficiency and troubleshooting ability for manufacturing equipment or automation systems.

• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database systems.

• Ability to work effectively in a team-based manufacturing environment.

Preferred

• Degree in Biology or related field.

• One or more years of laboratory or manufacturing experience, preferably in a regulated environment.

Benefits

System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.