Aseptic Technician I

Zoetis • Charles City, IA

3d

About The Position

The Aseptic Technician I executes department-specific tasks in accordance with applicable cGMPs, Corporate and site procedures, regulations, and policies. The role involves filling vaccines into their respective presentations, operating multiple fill lines in accordance with regulatory filings and local procedures, lyophilizing vaccine, and applying final product caps in a clean-room setting. Work includes using portable and stationary equipment and steam.

The technician performs aseptic techniques and clean-room or support-area procedures in a GMP facility, maintains departmental cGMP documentation, follows written procedures including batch records and SOPs, and complies with financial and site safety procedures. The role also involves setting up and taking down departmental equipment, maintaining accurate inventory, and collaborating and communicating with multiple 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 may require overtime or working off shift.

Requirements

• High school education or GED.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work a scheduled 40-hour week and overtime as needed.
• Ability to work scheduled weekends as needed and willingness to work off shift.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods.
• Ability to wear a respirator and don required 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 in varying temperatures.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry 5 to 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform regular reaching, bending, stooping, and twisting, as well as repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Fill vaccines into their respective presentations and operate multiple fill lines according to regulatory filings and local procedures.
• Lyophilize vaccine and perform final capping of product, including applying an aluminum seal when applicable.
• Execute aseptic techniques and clean-room or support-area procedures in a GMP facility.
• Set up, operate, and take down fill-line and other departmental equipment.
• Load freeze dryers to start the lyophilization process when applicable.
• Maintain appropriate departmental cGMP documentation and accurate inventory.
• Execute written procedures, including batch records and SOPs.
• Follow applicable financial procedures and site safety procedures.
• Work effectively in a team and communicate with multiple departments.

What This Job Offers

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