Aseptic Technician II at Zoetis

Charles City, Iowa, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Animal HealthIndustries

Requirements

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 at the Aseptic Technician 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 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
Frequent lifting and carrying 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
Maintain appropriate departmental GMP documentation
Execute all written procedures, to include Batch Records and SOPs
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
Perform environmental monitoring, cleaning, and staging of clean rooms
Accurately document production activities on paper and in computer-based systems
Clean room gowning required
Aseptic processing skills necessary while working in a small team while in a clean room setting
Manipulate roller bottles
Set up, run (filling) and tear down of fill line equipment
Mentor / train colleagues as needed
Provide department oversight as requested including shift change, schedule changes etc
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

Aseptic TechniquesClean Room ProceduresGMP DocumentationBatch RecordsSOPsEnvironmental MonitoringClean Room GowningRoller BottlesFill Line OperationCell CultureVaccine Production

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

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

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

What is the salary for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for the Aseptic Technician II position?

Required skills include execution of aseptic techniques, maintaining GMP documentation, teamwork and collaboration, and strong communication skills. Good mathematical, science, and computer skills are preferred, along with demonstrated leadership.

What is the education and experience needed for this job?

High school education or GED is required, with post-high school education in sciences preferred. Previous experience in manufacturing or as an Aseptic Technician I is beneficial.

What does the team environment look like for this role?

The role involves working effectively in a team environment, communicating with multiple departments, aseptic processing in a small team in a clean room setting, and mentoring/training colleagues as needed.