Aseptic Technician I

Zoetis • Charles City, IA

1d

About The Position

The Aseptic Technician I executes department-specific tasks in accordance with applicable GMPs and corporate and site procedures and policies. The technician works with Primary Chicken Embryo Fibroblast cells and, in TCO, starts and finishes a vaccine serial by preparing cell cultures, infecting and harvesting cells, blending the serial, and filling it. The department takes embryos for further manufacturing.

This is a first-shift position with a schedule of Friday, Saturday, and Monday from 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM. The role requires clean-room work, gowning, and aseptic processing.

Requirements

• High school education or GED.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• 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 overtime as needed.
• Comfort working in varying temperatures.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry 5 to 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform regular reaching, bending, stooping, twisting, repetitive motions, and substantial wrist, hand, or finger movement.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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 procedures and site safety procedures.
• Operate departmental equipment, including setup and takedown.
• Work effectively in a team environment and communicate with multiple departments.
• Follow good GMP practices and manufacturing directions.
• Perform aseptic processing in a clean-room setting and complete required clean-room gowning.
• Maintain accurate inventory.
• Prepare cell cultures, infect and harvest cells, blend vaccine serials, and fill serials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED