Aseptic Technician I at Zoetis

Charles City, Iowa, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, VeterinaryIndustries

Requirements

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
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 comfortable working in varying temperatures
Must be able to don proper PPE to 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

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
Follow good GMP practices
Clean room gowning required
Perform Aseptic processing skills while working in a clean room setting
Maintain accurate inventory
Follow Manufacturing Directions
Start and finish a serial of vaccine (Prepare cell cultures, infect cells, harvest cells, blend serial and fill serial)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

GMPAseptic TechniquesClean Room ProceduresCell CultureBatch RecordsSOPsInventory ManagementPPERespirator UseTeamwork

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the working hours for this Aseptic Technician I position?

The position is 1st shift with working hours Tuesday - Friday, 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM.

What education is required for the Aseptic Technician I role?

High school education or GED is required, with post high school education in the Sciences or other related disciplines preferred.

What skills are necessary for this position?

Required skills include demonstrated teamwork and collaboration, strong communication skills, good mathematical, science, and computer skills preferred, plus ability to execute aseptic techniques in a GMP facility.

What are the physical requirements for the job?

Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for long periods, wear a respirator, lift 5-25 lbs frequently, work in varying temperatures, and don PPE like Tyvek gown.

What makes a strong candidate for this Aseptic Technician I position?

Strong candidates will have high school education or GED, preferably post-high school science education, demonstrated teamwork and communication skills, and the physical ability to perform aseptic processing in a clean room GMP environment.