Aseptic Technician - Filling, Lyophilization, Capping 2nd Shift 2:00pm - 10:30pm

Zoetis•Lincoln, NE

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Zoetis is hiring an Aseptic Technician at its Lincoln, Nebraska manufacturing site, which produces medicines for dogs, cats, and livestock. The role assists with aseptic filling, lyophilization, and capping procedures, monitors processes, helps set up equipment in an aseptic environment, and performs routine environmental monitoring. 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. Processes must be documented accurately and completely in accordance with SOPs and GMPs. The technician handles sterile equipment, applies sterilization principles and aseptic technique, works with filling schedules and inventory systems, and assists with applicable CIP/SIP systems, lab cleaning, and manufacturing activities. With experience, the technician operates fill suites and capping equipment independently, performs aseptic mechanical setups, uses the Micromax/SCADA system for lyophilizers, and carries out basic repairs and maintenance. The role also includes identifying quality and work-order issues, updating records and procedures, cross-training, and participating in improvement and safety projects. This is a full-time, regular position on second shift, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required. The work environment includes high noise, 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.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
Basic mechanical skills.
Demonstrated personal computer usage.
Good communication skills, including communicating effectively 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 metric conversions.
Ability to complete controlled documents and inventory calculations using basic math.
Ability to set up and use basic weighing devices in standard and metric formats.
Ability to understand and apply written, oral, and diagram-based instructions and multitask.
Ability to recognize product quality issues based on company guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.
Good listening skills, ability to work in a team, a positive attitude, and respect for coworkers.
Manual dexterity using hands and fingers; ability to stand 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, and independently perform, 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.
Handle sterile equipment using practices intended to maintain its sterility.
Learn and demonstrate basic sterilization principles and aseptic technique.
Use fill schedules to meet customer requirements.
Use inventory management systems and understand RFT methodologies.
Assist with operation of CIP/SIP systems, as applicable, and with lab cleaning practices.
Understand and use the SCADA/EWI system, as applicable.
Identify and communicate work-order issues and quality issues.
Operate fill suites and capping equipment independently.
Use the Micromax/SCADA system for lyophilizers.
Assist in updating batch records, SOPs, and JTCs.
Participate in cross-training within manufacturing and in special project teams, such as Safety, RFT, and Kaizen events.
Perform basic repairs, maintenance, disassembly, and reassembly of major equipment.