Aseptic Technician II at Zoetis, Inc. in Charles City, Iowa

Job Description:

This Aseptic Technician II position is responsible for executing department specific tasks in accordance with all applicable cGMPs and compliant with Corporate/site procedures, regulations and policies.

Filling/Lyophilization/ Capping: Fill vaccines into respective presentations. Includes running multiple fill lines per our regulatory filings and local procedures in a clean room setting. Lyophilizing vaccine and final capping of product. Involves working with portable and stationary equipment and steam.

• Execution of aseptic techniques and clean room procedures or support area procedures in a GMP facility.


• Maintain and edit, as appropriate, departmental cGMP documentation.


• Execute and lead operation to comply with all written procedures, to include Batch Records and SOPs.


• Follow and comply with all financial procedures.


• Follow and comply with all site safety procedures. Identify ways to improve the safety culture of the department.


• Operation of departmental equipment to include set up and take down. Provide oversight as necessary.


• Effectively work in a team environment and communicate with multiple departments.

Filling:

• Clean room gowning required.


• Aseptic processing skills necessary while working in a small team while in a clean room setting.


• Set up, run (filling) and tear down of fill line equipment.


• Maintain accurate inventory.


• Load/ unload freeze dryers to complete the lyophilization process when applicable.


• Capping: Applying an aluminum seal when applicable.


• Mentor / train colleagues as needed.


• Provide department oversight as requested including shift change, schedule changes etc.

Education and Experience

• High school education or GED required.


• Post High School education in the Sciences or other related disciplines preferred.


• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment and / or Operator I level beneficial.


• Good mathematical, science and computer skills preferred.


• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills required.


• Strong communication skills required.


• Demonstrated leadership and decision making skills beneficial.


• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.


• Must be able to reach above shoulder level, bend/stoop, push/pull, and handle/grip frequently.


• Must be willing to work any shift.

Full time

Regular

Colleague

Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at zoetiscolleagueservices@zoetis.com to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of "@zoetis.com". In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis. Apply Now