Aseptic Technician I

Zoetis • Charles City, IA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

This Aseptic Technician I position is responsible for executing department specific tasks in accordance with all applicable cGMPs and compliant with corporate/site procedures, regulations and policies. Seed: Supply and provide seed for all areas of ABI. Produce and maintain sufficient supply for production needs. Keep accurate inventory records of current seeds.

Requirements

• High school education or GED required.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills required.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Must be able to walk, sit, or stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to wear a respirator.
• Must be able to reach above shoulder level, bend/stoop, push/pull, and handle/grip frequently.
• Must be able to work scheduled 40 hours with the ability to work overtime as needed.
• Must be comfortable working in varying temperatures.
• Frequent lifting and carrying 5 to 25 lbs.
• Regular reaching, bending, stooping, and twisting.
• Repetitive motion and substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Nice To Haves

• Post High School education in the Sciences or other related disciplines preferred.
• Good mathematical, science and computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execution of aseptic techniques and clean room procedures or support area procedures in a GMP facility.
• Maintain and edit, as appropriate, departmental cGMP documentation.
• Execute and lead operation to comply with all written procedures, including Batch Records and SOPs.
• Follow and comply with all financial procedures.
• Follow and comply with all site safety procedures.
• Identify ways to improve the safety culture of the department.
• Operation of departmental equipment to include set up and take down.
• Provide oversight as necessary.
• Effectively work in a team environment and communicate with multiple departments.
• Perform environmental monitoring and staging of clean rooms.
• Perform accurate cell counts.
• Manipulate roller bottles or operate and maintain bioreactors for seed production.
• Monitor and respond to BMS (Building Management System) alarms.
• Accurately document production activities on paper and in computer-based systems.
• Perform inoculation, candling, and harvest of all CEO seeds.

Benefits

• Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification.
• Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system.
• We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability.
• Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
• Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers.

What This Job Offers

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