Aseptic Technician I

Zoetis•Charles City, IA

About The Position

The Aseptic Technician I executes department-specific tasks in accordance with applicable cGMPs and corporate and site procedures, regulations, and policies. The role supports vaccine filling, lyophilization, and capping in a clean-room setting, including operation of multiple fill lines as specified in regulatory filings and local procedures. Work involves portable and stationary equipment and steam. The technician performs aseptic techniques and clean-room or support-area procedures in a GMP facility; maintains cGMP documentation; follows batch records, SOPs, financial procedures, and site safety procedures; and sets up, operates, and takes down departmental equipment. The role requires effective teamwork and communication with multiple departments. Filling duties include clean-room gowning; aseptic processing as part of a small team; setting up, operating, and dismantling fill-line equipment; maintaining accurate inventory; loading freeze dryers when applicable; and applying aluminum seals when applicable.

Requirements

High school education or GED required.
Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills required.
Strong communication skills required.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods.
Ability to wear a respirator and don proper PPE, including a Tyvek gown.
Ability to reach above shoulder level, bend or stoop, push or pull, and handle or grip frequently.
Ability to work scheduled 40 hours and work overtime as needed.
Comfort working in varying temperatures.
Frequent lifting and carrying of 5 to 25 pounds.
Regular reaching, bending, stooping, and twisting; repetitive motion and substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Willingness to work off-shift.

Nice To Haves

Post-high-school education in the sciences or another related discipline preferred.
Good mathematical, science, and computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Fill vaccines into their respective presentations and operate multiple fill lines in accordance with regulatory filings and local procedures.
Lyophilize vaccine and perform final product capping.
Execute aseptic techniques and clean-room or support-area procedures in a GMP facility.
Maintain appropriate departmental cGMP documentation.
Execute written procedures, including batch records and SOPs.
Follow financial and site safety procedures.
Set up, operate, and take down departmental equipment, including fill-line equipment.
Maintain accurate inventory.
Load freeze dryers to start the lyophilization process when applicable.
Apply aluminum seals when applicable.
Work effectively in a team and communicate with multiple departments.