Aseptic Technician I

Zoetis Charles City, IA Posted 2 hours ago
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Aseptic Technician I

Position Summary:

This 3rd shift Aseptic Technician I is responsible for executing department specific tasks in accordance with all applicable cGMPs and compliant with Corporate/site procedures, regulations, and policies.

Working Hours:

3rd Shift: Sunday - Thursday, 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM

Weekends, rotating every other weekend as needed.

Blending:

Formulate and prepare vaccines for the filling department. Includes batching antigens and excipients together per our regulatory filings and local procedures in a clean room setting or other classified areas. Involves work with portable and stationary equipment, and steam.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Execution of aseptic techniques and clean room procedures or support area procedures in a GMP facility.
  • Maintain appropriate departmental cGMP documentation.
  • Execute all written procedures, to include Batch Records and SOPs.
  • Follow and comply with all financial procedures.
  • 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.

Blending:

  • Stage inventory to consume into a blend by following manufacturing directions.
  • Use aseptic processing skills while working in a clean room to assemble a vaccine and/ or large volume vaccine assembly in a class D environment.
  • Maintain accurate inventory.
  • Set up, run, tear down of various equipment involved such as: scales, mills, homogenizers, pumps, transfer lines, tanks, etc.

Education and Experience:

  • High school education or GED required.
  • Post High School education in the Sciences or other related disciplines preferred.
  • Good mathematical, science and computer skills preferred.
  • Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills required.
  • Strong communication skills required.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to sit, 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 able to don proper PPE in include Tyvek gown.
  • Frequent lifting and carrying of 5 to 25 lbs.
  • Regular reaching, bending, stooping, and twisting.
  • Repetitive motion and substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
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