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Cleaning & Sterilization Technician - 1st shift

Axogen
Location
Vandalia, Ohio, United States
Posted
18 days ago
Department
Ohio Operations
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • High attention to detail and organizational discipline
  • 0-3 years of experience in a GMP manufacturing, cleanroom, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, tissue processing, medical device, healthcare, or sterile processing environment preferred
  • Experience with inventory control, material allocation, and contamination control programs strongly preferred
  • Experience with cleaning validation, contamination control, or sterilization processes is highly desirable
  • Hands-on experience with process equipment scheduling in upstream/downstream bioprocessing
Nice to have
  • CRCST, CSPDT, or equivalent sterile processing certification preferred
  • Associate degree in a scientific, technical, or healthcare-related discipline preferred
  • Knowledge of GMP, FDA, or ISO standards is a plus
What the job really is

The Cleaning & Sterilization Technician at Axogen is responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, and sterilizing equipment and processing areas to support tissue processing operations. This role involves executing cleaning schedules, maintaining documentation, and ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and regulatory requirements. The technician plays a key role in contamination control and facility readiness, preparing equipment for production and participating in audits and inspections.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive, high-quality benefits package effective on date of hire
  • Educational assistance available for all employees
  • Matching 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid holidays, including floating holidays
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Referral incentive program
Things to weigh
  • Subject to handle potential infectious human tissue and hazardous materials
  • Work involves risks or discomforts requiring proper safety precautions and PPE
  • May be required to sit for extended periods while evaluating tissue
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