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 operating multiple fill lines according to regulatory filings and local procedures. Work includes using portable and stationary equipment and steam, performing aseptic techniques and clean-room or support-area procedures, and maintaining departmental cGMP documentation. The technician sets up, operates, and tears down fill-line equipment; fills vaccines into their respective presentations; loads freeze dryers to begin lyophilization when applicable; and applies aluminum seals when applicable. The role requires clean-room gowning, accurate inventory maintenance, execution of batch records and SOPs, compliance with financial and site safety procedures, and effective teamwork and communication across departments. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with work every third weekend as needed. The position is full-time and requires the ability to work scheduled 40-hour weeks, overtime as needed, and off-shifts. Work involves varying temperatures and wearing required PPE, including a Tyvek gown and respirator.

Requirements

High school education or GED.
Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to work scheduled 40-hour weeks and overtime as needed.
Willingness to work off-shift and every third weekend as needed.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods; wear a respirator and required PPE, including a Tyvek gown; and work in varying temperatures.
Ability to reach above shoulder level, bend or stoop, push or pull, handle or grip frequently, and perform repetitive movements involving the wrists, hands, or fingers.
Frequent ability to lift and carry 5 to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Execute department-specific tasks in accordance with applicable cGMPs and corporate/site procedures, regulations, and policies.
Fill vaccines into their respective presentations and operate multiple fill lines in accordance with regulatory filings and local procedures.
Perform lyophilization tasks, including loading freeze dryers when applicable.
Apply aluminum seals during capping when applicable.
Perform aseptic techniques and follow clean-room or support-area procedures in a GMP facility.
Set up, operate, and tear down fill-line and other departmental equipment.
Maintain appropriate departmental cGMP documentation and execute batch records and SOPs.
Maintain accurate inventory.
Follow financial procedures and site safety procedures.
Work effectively on a small team in a clean-room setting and communicate with multiple departments.