Aseptic Technician

Zoetis•Atlanta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Zoetis is a global animal health company dedicated to serving veterinarians, livestock producers, and people who raise and care for farm and companion animals in over 100 countries. They are building a new manufacturing facility in Metro Atlanta, GA, to support their growing monoclonal antibody and vaccine portfolios. The Aseptic Filling Technician will be responsible for performing aseptic filling procedures, ensuring adherence to GMPs, and maintaining a sterile environment. This role requires a strong understanding of aseptic techniques, meticulous documentation skills, and the ability to operate and maintain specialized equipment. In a startup environment, the technician will adapt quickly to changes, lead in developing and optimizing new processes, identify opportunities for innovation, collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage inventory, troubleshoot challenges, and contribute to scaling production processes. Specific activities include FAT, SAT, CQV, media and engineering runs, and stability batches. The role requires flexibility to perform activities outside standard aseptic requirements to support other departments during scale-up.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Experience in aseptic filling or a related field.
Knowledge of GMPs, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
Proficiency with scientific measuring devices and basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to operate and maintain specialized aseptic filling equipment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Willingness to participate in overtime rotation and handle emergency situations.
Must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis.

Nice To Haves

Additional technical training or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Learn and practice basic aseptic procedures in the filling suites per training and SOPs.
Lead aseptic filling procedures and independently operate aseptic fill suites.
Clean, inspect, and assemble complex filling equipment and prep for sterilization.
Perform routine environmental monitoring, including settle plates, contact plates, aseptic swabbing, particle counts, and air sampling.
Load and unload autoclaves using practices designated to achieve and ensure equipment sterility.
Train in and apply GMPs to assigned work.
Document processes accurately and completely in accordance with SOPs and GMPs.
Assist with final compilation of filling documentation packages and perform final checks of process worksheets.
Learn and apply USDA and APHIS requirements related to filling operations.
Assist with mechanical set-up procedures in an aseptic environment and independently perform mechanical set-ups.
Operate electric material handling equipment (forklift, tank puller) to move product tanks and supplies.
Use balances, pipettes, scientific calculators, and other measuring devices to establish and verify fill volumes.
Assist with operation of CIP/SIP systems (clean-in-place, sterilize-in-place).
Monitor and maintain staged material inventories to supply day-to-day operations.
Evaluate production requirements and order supplies and sterile equipment from support departments for timely delivery.
Use SAP to inquire into inventory status, location, and perform location change, component issue, and scrap transactions.
Assist with troubleshooting and problem-solving for aseptic and mechanical issues.
Identify process improvements and suggest enhancements.
Use statistical concepts to evaluate and report process effectiveness.
Participate in cross-training with other departments and in all filling suites.
Train others in all filling operations.
Lead improvement teams and assist with special project teams.
Assist with routine and emergency decisions using data, good judgment, and experience.
Perform calculations as needed to prepare disinfectants, make dilutions, verify fill volumes.
Participate in overtime rotation as required to meet fill schedules.
Maintain personnel and production schedules to meet market requirements.
Assist with capital purchase recommendations and gather data for monthly reports.