Aseptic Technician II

Zoetis•Charles City, IA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This 1st shift Aseptic Technician II position is responsible for executing department specific tasks in accordance with all applicable GMPs and compliant with Corporate/site procedures, regulations, and policies. TCO works with Primary Chicken Embryo Fibroblast cells. TCO: Technician will start and finish a serial of vaccine (Prepare cell cultures, infect cells, harvest cells, blend serial and fill serial). Department takes embryos for further manufacturing. WORKING HOURS Saturday - Monday, 5:00 AM - 5:30 PM POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Execution of aseptic techniques and clean room procedures. Maintain appropriate departmental GMP documentation. Execute all written procedures, to include Batch Records and SOPs. 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. Perform environmental monitoring, cleaning, and staging of clean rooms. Accurately document production activities on paper and in computer-based systems. Clean room gowning required. Aseptic processing skills necessary while working in a small team while in a clean room setting. Manipulate roller bottles. Set up, run (filling) and tear down of fill line equipment. Mentor / train colleagues as needed. Provide department oversight as requested including shift change, schedule changes etc. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High school education or GED required. Post High School education in the Sciences or other related disciplines preferred. Previous experience in a manufacturing environmental and/or at the Aseptic Technician I level beneficial. TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS Good mathematical, science and computer skills preferred. Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills required. Strong communication skills required. Demonstrated leadership and decision-making skills beneficial. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to stand, 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 5 to 25 lbs. Regular reaching, bending, stooping, and twisting. Repetitive motion and substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Full time Regular Colleague Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search. 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. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at [email protected] to request an accommodation. 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. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. 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. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of “@zoetis.com”. In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis. Join Zoetis – and build your career with a global animal health company dedicated to supporting its customers and their businesses. Why Zoetis Zoetis has more than 60 years of experience in delivering innovative, high-quality products and services that benefit our customers. Zoetis work environment At Zoetis, we take pride in a collaborative spirit and high-performing environment where every colleague is given room to learn and grow. Your opportunities at Zoetis We invest in our people and offer diverse and exciting opportunities to make a difference in a growing global industry while shaping the future of animal health. Results that matter Our colleagues make an impact by working hand-in-hand with those who raise and care for animals to better understand and address the unique real-world challenges they face.

Requirements

High school education or GED required.
Good mathematical, science and computer skills preferred.
Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills required.
Strong communication skills required.
Must be able to stand, 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 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.
Previous experience in a manufacturing environmental and/or at the Aseptic Technician I level beneficial.
Demonstrated leadership and decision-making skills beneficial.

Responsibilities

Execution of aseptic techniques and clean room procedures.
Maintain appropriate departmental GMP documentation.
Execute all written procedures, to include Batch Records and SOPs.
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.
Perform environmental monitoring, cleaning, and staging of clean rooms.
Accurately document production activities on paper and in computer-based systems.
Clean room gowning required.
Aseptic processing skills necessary while working in a small team while in a clean room setting.
Manipulate roller bottles.
Set up, run (filling) and tear down of fill line equipment.
Mentor / train colleagues as needed.
Provide department oversight as requested including shift change, schedule changes etc.