About Phibro Animal Health Corporation
Phibro Animal Health Corporation is a publicly traded, global organization with a rich history in animal health and nutrition as a manufacturer and marketer of medicated feed additives, vaccines, nutritional specialty products, and mineral nutrition. We strive to be a trusted partner with livestock producers, farmers, veterinarians, and consumers who raise or care for farm and companion animals by providing solutions to help them maintain and enhance the health of their animals.
Phibro is a diversified company in manufacturing and marketing products for ethanol performance, microbials for plants, home and industrial applications, and specialty chemicals for various industrial markets. In addition to, Phibro's revenues are in excess of $1 billion and are supported by over 2,400 employees worldwide.
At Phibro, people are our greatest asset. We strive to develop a diverse workforce that fosters an environment where people feel supported in openly sharing their creativity and skills that allows them to be the most successful that they can be.
If you are interested in working for Phibro and feel that you do not meet all qualifications, we encourage you to apply as you might be the right candidate for this role or other positions.
The Viral Diagnostics Tech 1 is an integral part of our Manufacturing team based out of our US - Omaha, NE - Vaccines site.
Hourly rate range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00
Position Details
The Viral Diagnostics (VDT) Tech is an integral part of our Viral Diagnostics team based out of our Phibro Vaccine Omaha Office in Omaha, NE. The Viral Diagnostics Tech I will support cell culture, virus isolation, propagation, seed development, isolate characterization (growth of isolate, molecular and protein analysis) and production qualification testing of references and other critical components. In addition, continuously improving activities are essential and will require the initiation, set-up and monitoring of laboratory experiments, analysis and documenting of results.
Key Responsibilities
- Growth, Maintenance, and qualification cell lines for vaccine production.
- Virus isolation from field samples submitted by veterinarians and diagnostic laboratories.
- Virus testing for identity, purity, potency, and propagation of production materials
- Perform established laboratory protocols and assist in the development of new protocols related to vaccine production.
- Maintain laboratory supplies.
- Record experimental data and assist in the interpretation of results.
- Keep detailed logs of all work-related activities.
- Use computers and computer-interface laboratory equipment.
- Clean, maintain laboratory supplies and work areas.
- Prepare and maintain solutions used in laboratory activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Key Competencies
Accountable
Accepting Direction
Attendance and Punctuality
Attentive Listening
Collaborative
Communicating Effectively
Critical Thinking
Delivering High Quality Work
Demonstrating Initiative
Detailed Oriented
Displaying Technical Expertise
Following Policies and Procedures
Interacting with People at Different Levels
Managing Time
Prioritizing and Organizing Work
Problem Solving
Working Safely
Skills
High degree of time management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities and projects at once.
Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Education & Experience
- Education and/or Experience: Minimumbachelor's degree or higher in science with 1-2 years of laboratory work experience.
- Some experience or knowledge of the following molecular techniques.
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and its variants (RT-PCR, nested PCR, multiplex PCR, real-time PCR).
- Nucleic acid extraction and detection.
- Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assays (ELISA) for antigen or antibody detection.
- Immunofluorescence Assays (IFA) for detecting viral antigens in cells.
- Western blot analysis for identifying viral proteins.
- Virus isolation and cell culture techniques.
- Reasoning Ability: Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Must be able to make decisions on routine matters. Ability to define and solve practical problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Decision Making Responsibilities: Must work primarily in a worker capacity in a team environment. Have informal contact daily with management. Good organizational and writing skills necessary to track and document.
- Skills: Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and correspond in the English language. Ability to write reports for internal distribution. Is proficient in computer skills such as Word, Excel, and Power Point.
- Physical Demands: Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. Requires good hand/eye coordination to perform the various laboratory tasks.
- Work Environment: Basic laboratory environment that requires the wearing of personal protective equipment and strong aseptic techniques.
Physical Requirements
Operations of laboratory equipment
Required to bend frequently
Required to sit frequently
Required to stand frequently
Required to talk or hear constantly
Required to use hands constantly
Required to walk frequently
Specific vision abilities include ability to adjust focus
Specific vision abilities include close vision
Specific vision abilities include depth perception
Specific vision abilities include distance vision
Specific vision abilities include perpheral vision
To learn more about Phibro Animal Health's competitive benefits package, please click here: Phibro Benefits
Phibro is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Business Unit: Animal Health & Mineral Nutrition
Division: Animal Health & Nutrition
Department: Manufacturing
Location: US - Omaha, NE - Vaccines
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (Standard Work hours) 
