Aseptic Technician I at Zoetis in Charles City, Iowa

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.

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

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. Zoetis 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.