Aseptic Technician - Filling, Lyophilization, Capping

Zoetis•Lincoln, NE

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Zoetis is hiring an Aseptic Technician at its Lincoln, Nebraska manufacturing site. The role assists with aseptic filling, lyophilization, and capping procedures; monitors processes and reports unusual events; supports mechanical setup in an aseptic environment; performs routine environmental monitoring; and documents work accurately in accordance with SOPs and GMPs. The technician uses scientific measuring devices to establish and verify fill volumes and check specific gravity, and learns and applies USDA and APHIS requirements to assembly operations. The schedule is third shift, Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required. The work involves a manufacturing environment with noise, heavy items, cleaning agents and chemicals, moving mechanical parts, and extreme temperature variations. Required personal protective equipment includes hearing protection, ANSI 75 safety shoes, and other PPE as required.

Requirements

High school graduate 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; perform metric conversions; complete controlled documents and inventory calculations using basic math; and set up and use basic weight devices in standard and metric formats.
Ability to understand and apply instructions in written, oral, and diagram formats and to multitask.
Ability to 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, demonstrate a positive attitude, and show respect for coworkers.
Manual dexterity using hands and fingers.
Ability to stand constantly for extended periods and frequently 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.

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 apply basic RFT methodologies.
Assist with 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.
Use 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, including Safety, RFT, and Kaizen events.
Perform basic repairs, maintenance, disassembly, and reassembly of major equipment.
Identify quality issues.