Aseptic Technician 1st Shift 7:30am - 4:00pm Monday - Friday

Zoetis•Lincoln, NE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Zoetis’s Lincoln, Nebraska site, the Aseptic Technician works under close supervision and receives training to perform procedures in compliance with Process Worksheets, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and company policies. The work supports the filling, freeze drying, and capping of lyophilized biological products. The site manufactures medicines for dogs, cats, and livestock. The position is scheduled for first shift, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required. The role involves aseptic production work, documentation, cleaning, maintaining production supplies, and following quality and safety practices. It may also involve hazardous waste, cleaning agents and chemicals, moving mechanical parts, heavy items, high noise levels, and extreme temperature variations. Required personal protective equipment must be used.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Demonstrated basic mechanical skills.
Demonstrated personal computer usage.
Good communication skills and ability to document information accurately and legibly.
Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and metric-system conversions.
Ability to understand and follow written, oral, and diagram-based instructions.
Ability to multitask and recognize product quality issues according to company guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Good listening skills and ability to work positively and respectfully in a team environment.
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.
Use required PPE in the work environment, including hearing protection as required and ANSI 75 safety shoes.

Responsibilities

Learn and practice basic aseptic procedures according to training and SOPs.
Assist with reading and reporting test results using scientific instruments.
Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality.
Learn and comply with SOPs and associated documentation needed to perform job functions.
Learn and assist with completing process worksheets, reports, and log sheets.
Train in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and demonstrate understanding and compliance.
Clean areas as applicable according to specific SOPs.
Assist in maintaining adequate supplies in the production area.
Follow safe work habits and help maintain a safe work environment; comply with safety procedures and training, including MSDS guidelines, Near Miss procedures, PPE requirements, biohazard training, and monthly safety training. May be required to handle hazardous waste.
Perform mathematical calculations and metric conversions.
Communicate effectively with people within and outside the department using verbal, written, and non-verbal skills.
Become certified to operate electric material-handling equipment, such as an electric pallet jack or tank tugger, as applicable.
Perform supplemental duties assigned by supervision.
Read, interpret, and apply safety procedures, SOPs, maintenance instructions, and departmental procedures; communicate with peers and the Team Leader and document steps accurately and legibly.
Complete controlled documents and inventory calculations using basic math.
Recognize product quality issues according to company guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Work effectively in a team environment, listen well, maintain a positive attitude, and show respect for coworkers.