Aseptic Technician I

Zoetis • Charles City, IA

311d

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. Working Hours: 2nd Shift: Monday - Friday, 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM Weekends, rotating every other weekend as needed. Fermentation: 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. This involves working with stationary and portable equipment and steam.

Requirements

• High school education or GED required.
• Post High School education in the Sciences or other related disciplines preferred.
• Good mathematical, science and computer skills preferred.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills required.
• Strong communication skills required.

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, 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.
• Clean room gowning required.
• 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.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants.
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.

What This Job Offers

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