Aseptic Technician I

Zoetis • Charles City, IA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

This 1st shift Aseptic Technician I position is responsible for executing department specific tasks in accordance with all applicable GMPs and compliant with corporate/site procedures and policies. TCO works with Primary Chicken Embryo Fibroblast cells. The technician will start and finish a serial of vaccine, which includes preparing cell cultures, infecting cells, harvesting cells, blending serial, and filling serial. The department takes embryos for further manufacturing.

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.
• Must be able to don proper PPE to include Tyvek gown.
• 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.

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 appropriate departmental cGMP documentation.
• Execute all written procedures, to include Batch Records and SOPs.
• Follow and comply with all financial procedures.
• Follow and comply with all site safety procedures.
• Operation of departmental equipment to include set up and take down.
• Effectively work in a team environment and communicate with multiple departments.
• Follow good GMP practices.
• Clean room gowning required.
• Perform Aseptic processing skills while working in a clean room setting.
• Maintain accurate inventory.
• Follow Manufacturing Directions.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees