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

Zoetis•Lincoln, NE

8d•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 technician assists with aseptic filling, lyophilization, and capping operations; monitors processes; performs environmental monitoring; and documents work in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices. The role also involves mechanical setup and equipment operation in an aseptic environment, use of scientific measuring devices, and learning and applying USDA and APHIS requirements to assembly operations. The position is on the second shift, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required. The work environment includes exposure to high noise levels, heavy items, cleaning agents and chemicals, moving mechanical parts, and extreme temperature variations. Required protective equipment includes hearing protection as needed, ANSI 75 safety shoes, and other PPE as required.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
Demonstrated basic mechanical skills.
Demonstrated personal computer usage.
Good communication skills, including the ability to communicate 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; perform metric conversions; complete controlled documents and inventory calculations using basic math; and set up and use basic weight devices in standard and metric format.
Ability to understand and apply instructions in written, oral, and diagram formats.
Ability to multitask and recognize product quality issues using company guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.
Good listening skills and ability to work in a team environment, express a positive attitude, and show 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.
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.
Move sterile equipment using practices designed to achieve and ensure equipment sterility.
Learn and demonstrate basic sterilization principles and aseptic technique.
Use fill schedules to meet customer requirements.
Use the inventory management system and apply basic RFT methodologies.
Assist with operation of CIP/SIP systems, as applicable.
Use the SCADA/EWI system, as applicable, and the Micromax/SCADA system for lyophilizers.
Assist with lab cleaning practices.
Identify and communicate work order issues.
Operate fill suites and capping equipment independently.
Assist in updating batch records, SOPs, and JTCs.
Participate in cross-training within manufacturing and special project teams, including Safety, RFT, and Kaizen events.
Perform basic repairs, maintenance, disassembly, and reassembly of major equipment.
Identify quality issues.
Communicate effectively with peers and the Team Leader and work collaboratively.
Follow safety procedures, standard operating procedures, maintenance instructions, and departmental procedures.
Perform basic arithmetic, metric conversions, inventory calculations, and use basic weight devices in standard and metric formats.
Recognize product quality issues based on company guidelines, policies, and procedures.