Aseptic Technician I

Zoetis • Charles City, IA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This 2nd shift 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. The role involves working with stationary and portable equipment and steam, performing downstream processing which may include concentrations, homogenization, and centrifugation. Clean room gowning is required for performing aseptic processing skills in a clean room setting.

Requirements

• High school education or GED required.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills required.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk 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 in working in varying temperatures.
• Frequent lifting and carrying of 5 to 25 lbs.
• Regular reaching, bending, stooping, and twisting.
• Repetitive motion and substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Authorization to work in the US for Zoetis.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Execute 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, to include 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.
• Follow good GMP practices.
• Perform Aseptic processing skills while working in a clean room setting.
• Preventive Maintenance of Seed and Production Vessels.
• Maintain accurate inventory.
• Follow Manufacturing Directions.
• Mentor / train colleagues as needed.
• Provide department oversight as requested including shift change, schedule changes etc.
• Grow Bacteria following Manufacturing Directions from start to harvest.
• Includes starting and passing seed in clean rooms to growing seed vessels and production vessels along with inactivation of the Bacteria.
• Perform downstream processing which may include concentrations, homogenization, and centrifugation.

Benefits

• Competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits
• An array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.

What This Job Offers

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