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Production Technician - Pharmaceutical

Zoetis Animal Care

Job Description

Job Description

Join our team as an **Production Technician **and play an important role in the manufacturing of vaccines that help protect animal health. In this hands-on position, you’ll work in a highly controlled clean room environment, operating specialized equipment and following aseptic processing techniques to help produce high-quality vaccine products.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, working as part of a team, and building technical skills in a regulated manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

As an Aseptic Technician I, you’ll support vaccine manufacturing activities while maintaining the highest standards for quality, safety, and compliance.

Filling & Aseptic Processing

  • Set up, operate, and tear down vaccine filling equipment.
  • Fill vaccines into various product presentations using multiple fill lines.
  • Perform aseptic processing and clean room procedures in a GMP-regulated environment.
  • Wear appropriate clean room gowning and PPE while maintaining aseptic conditions.
  • Operate both portable and stationary manufacturing equipment.

Lyophilization & Capping

  • Load freeze dryers and support the lyophilization process when applicable.
  • Perform final capping activities, including applying aluminum seals.
  • Safely operate equipment involving steam and other manufacturing processes.

Quality & Compliance

  • Accurately complete batch records, SOPs, and other required GMP documentation.
  • Follow established procedures, regulatory requirements, and site policies.
  • Maintain accurate inventory and ensure materials are properly managed.
  • Follow all site safety and financial procedures.

Teamwork & Collaboration

  • Work closely with a small team in a clean room environment.
  • Communicate effectively with colleagues and multiple departments.
  • Contribute to a culture focused on quality, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Bring

Required:

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to follow detailed procedures and work effectively in a highly regulated environment.
  • Willingness to work a 3rd-shift schedule and occasional weekends.

Preferred:

  • Post-high-school education in science or a related discipline.
  • Strong math, science, and computer skills.
  • Previous experience in manufacturing, laboratory, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, animal health, or another regulated environment.
What You Can Expect
  • Hands-on experience with vaccine manufacturing and aseptic processing.
  • Training and experience with specialized manufacturing and clean room equipment.
  • The opportunity to develop skills in GMP, aseptic techniques, lyophilization, and vaccine production.
  • A collaborative team environment where your work directly contributes to quality products and animal health.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements

This is a hands-on manufacturing role performed in a clean room and production environment. Candidates must be able to:

  • Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
  • Wear required PPE, including Tyvek gowns and a respirator.
  • Work in varying temperatures.
  • Frequently reach above shoulder level, bend, stoop, push, pull, grip, and handle equipment.
  • Perform repetitive movements involving the wrists, hands, and fingers.
  • Regularly lift and carry materials weighing approximately 5–25 pounds.
  • Work a scheduled 40-hour week and overtime as needed.

If you're looking for an opportunity to build valuable technical skills while contributing to the production of vaccines that make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

You should be proficient in:

  • Industrial Construction
  • Building Incentive Based Rates for Production
  • Food and Beverage Manufacturing
  • Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA)
  • Shipping/Receiving
  • Warehouse Experience
  • Loading and Unloading Vehicles
  • Blending
  • Weighing Raw Materials
  • Maintenance and Repair Skills
  • Automotive Manufacturing Systems
  • High School / GED
  • Excellent Communication Skills
Vacancy posted 6 days ago
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