Aseptic Technician II

Zoetis • Charles City, IA

1d

About The Position

This 1st shift Aseptic Technician II position is responsible for executing department specific tasks in accordance with all applicable GMPs and compliant with Corporate/site procedures, regulations, and policies. TCO works with Primary Chicken Embryo Fibroblast cells. TCO: Technician will start and finish a serial of vaccine (Prepare cell cultures, infect cells, harvest cells, blend serial and fill serial). Department takes embryos for further manufacturing. WORKING HOURS Tuesday - Friday, 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Execution of aseptic techniques and clean room procedures. Maintain appropriate departmental GMP documentation. Execute all written procedures, to include Batch Records and SOPs. Follow and comply with all site safety procedures. Operation of departmental equipment to include set up and take down. Effectively work in a team environment and communicate with multiple departments. Perform environmental monitoring, cleaning, and staging of clean rooms. Accurately document production activities on paper and in computer-based systems. Clean room gowning required. Aseptic processing skills necessary while working in a small team while in a clean room setting. Manipulate roller bottles. Set up, run (filling) and tear down of fill line equipment. Mentor / train colleagues as needed. Provide department oversight as requested including shift change, schedule changes etc.

Requirements

• High school education or GED required.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environmental and/or at the Aseptic Technician I level beneficial.
• Good mathematical, science and computer skills preferred.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills required.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Must be able to stand, stand, and walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to wear a respirator.
• Must be able to reach above shoulder level, bend/stoop, push/pull, and handle/grip frequently.
• Must be able to work scheduled 40 hours with the ability to work overtime as needed.
• Must be comfortable in working in varying temperatures.
• Frequent lifting and carrying 5 to 25 lbs.
• Regular reaching, bending, stooping, and twisting.
• Repetitive motion and substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Nice To Haves

• Post High School education in the Sciences or other related disciplines preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and decision-making skills beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Execution of aseptic techniques and clean room procedures.
• Maintain appropriate departmental GMP documentation.
• Execute all written procedures, to include Batch Records and SOPs.
• Follow and comply with all site safety procedures.
• Operation of departmental equipment to include set up and take down.
• Effectively work in a team environment and communicate with multiple departments.
• Perform environmental monitoring, cleaning, and staging of clean rooms.
• Accurately document production activities on paper and in computer-based systems.
• Clean room gowning required.
• Aseptic processing skills necessary while working in a small team while in a clean room setting.
• Manipulate roller bottles.
• Set up, run (filling) and tear down of fill line equipment.
• Mentor / train colleagues as needed.
• Provide department oversight as requested including shift change, schedule changes etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED