Aseptic Technician - Filling, Lyophilization, Capping 1st Shift 6:30am - 3:30pm

Zoetis•Lincoln, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Zoetis is hiring an Aseptic Technician at its Lincoln, Nebraska manufacturing site. The technician assists with aseptic filling, lyophilization, and capping operations for animal medicines, monitors processes, reports unusual events, and performs mechanical setups in an aseptic environment. The role uses scientific measuring devices to establish and verify fill volumes and other measurements, performs routine environmental monitoring, and applies USDA and APHIS requirements to assembly operations. Work must be documented accurately and completely in accordance with SOPs and GMPs. The position also involves handling sterile equipment, learning sterilization principles and aseptic technique, operating filling suites and capping equipment independently, and supporting production systems and equipment maintenance. The technician participates in cross-training and project teams and helps identify quality issues. The listed schedule is first shift, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required. The work is performed in a manufacturing environment with high noise levels, frequent exposure to heavy items, cleaning agents and chemicals, moving mechanical parts, and extreme temperature variations. Required protective equipment includes hearing protection as needed, safety shoes, and other PPE as required. The position requires extended standing, manual dexterity, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
Basic mechanical skills.
Demonstrated personal computer usage.
Good communication skills, including effective communication with peers and the Team Leader.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply safety procedures, standard operating procedures, maintenance instructions, and departmental procedures.
Ability to document steps accurately and legibly.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure and perform conversions within the metric system.
Ability to complete controlled documents and inventory calculations using basic math.
Ability to set up and use basic weight devices in standard and metric formats.
Ability to understand and apply instructions in written, oral, and diagram formats.
Ability to multitask and recognize product quality issues based on company guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.
Good listening skills and ability to work in a team environment, maintain a positive attitude, and show respect for coworkers.
Manual dexterity using hands and fingers; ability to stand for extended periods; frequent ability to sit, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and overtime.
All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the United States for Zoetis.

Responsibilities

Assist with aseptic filling, lyophilization, and capping procedures.
Monitor processes and report unusual circumstances and events.
Assist with mechanical setup procedures in an aseptic environment.
Use scales, pipettes, calculators, and other scientific measuring devices to establish and verify fill volumes and check specific gravity.
Perform routine environmental monitoring.
Learn and apply USDA and APHIS requirements to assembly operations.
Document processes accurately and completely in accordance with SOPs and GMPs.
Move sterile equipment using practices designed to achieve and ensure equipment sterility.
Learn and demonstrate understanding of basic sterilization principles and aseptic technique.
Use the fill schedule to meet customer requirements.
Use the inventory management system and understand basic RFT methodologies.
Assist with operation of CIP/SIP systems, as applicable.
Use the SCADA/EWI system, as applicable.
Assist with lab cleaning practices.
Identify and communicate work order issues.
Operate fill suites independently.
Utilize the Micromax/SCADA system for lyophilizers.
Operate capping equipment independently.
Independently perform mechanical setup procedures in an aseptic environment.
Assist in updating batch records, SOPs, and JTCs.
Participate in cross-training within manufacturing.
Participate in special project teams, such as Safety, RFT, and Kaizen events.
Perform basic repairs, maintenance, disassembly, and reassembly of major equipment.
Identify quality issues.