Aseptic Technician - Filling, Lyophilization, Capping 1st Shift 6:30am - 3:30pm

- Zoetis India Capability Center

Oklahoma

On-site

USD 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

5 days ago

Be an early applicant

Get a reply from this employer

Your resume and cover letter, tailored to exactly what they’re hiring for.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus ($500)

4 weeks vacation + 13 holidays

401(k) match with profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement & student loan

Health benefits from day 1

Job summary

Zoetis Lincoln, NE is seeking a manufacturing technician to assist with aseptic filling, lyophilization and capping. You will monitor processes, verify fill volumes, and document results in GMP-compliant records.

The role requires basic mechanical skills, good communication, and the ability to work in a team on 1st shift with overtime as needed. Benefits include sign-on bonus, vacation and holidays, 401(k) matching and tuition programs.

Qualifications

Basic reading and interpretation of safety procedures and SOPs.
Strong communication with peers and supervision.
Ability to learn GMP and aseptic techniques.
Demonstrates basic mechanical skills.

Responsibilities

Handle aseptic filling, lyophilization and capping processes.
Monitor processes and report abnormalities.
Set up mechanical procedures in aseptic environment.
Use pipettes and measuring devices to verify fill volumes and specific gravity.
Perform routine environmental monitoring.
Document batch records and SOP compliance.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Good Manufacturing Practices

Reading safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

SCADA

Micromax

Pipettes

Job description

Zoetis is the world's largest Manufacturer and Supplier of Animal Pharmaceuticals. At Zoetis in Lincoln, NE, we manufacture high quality medicines for dogs, cats, and livestock. Our plant has been recognized as one of the Nebraska's Safest Companies, with a long-standing presence in the Lincoln community. We are a clean, modern site that continues to innovate and grow.

Benefits Include:

$500 Sign on Bonus
4 weeks accrued paid vacation and 13 paid holidays.
401(k) match with company profit sharing.
Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan repayment program.
Great Health, personal, and family benefits starting day 1.

Position Summary

Assist with aseptic filling, lyophilization and capping procedures.
Monitor processes and report unusual circumstances and events.
Assist with mechanical set up procedures in an aseptic environment.
Use of scale, pipettes, calculators and other scientific measuring devices to establish and verify fill volumes, check specific gravity, etc.
Perform routine environmental monitoring.
Learn and apply USDA and APHIS requirements to assembly operations.
Document processes accurately and completely in accordance with SOPs and GMPs

Position Responsibilities

Handle movement of sterile equipment using practices designed to achieve and ensure equipment sterility.
Learn and demonstrate understanding of basic sterilization principles and aseptic technique.
Understand and use fill schedule to meet customers' requirements.
Basic knowledge and use of inventory management system
Basic understanding of RFT Methodologies
Assist with operation of CIP/SIP systems, as applicable.
Basic understanding of the SCADA/EWI system as applicable
Assist with Lab Cleaning practices.
Identify and communicate work order issues.
Operate fill suites independently.
Utilize Micromax/SCADA system for lyophilizers.
Operate capping equipment independently.
Independently perform mechanical set up procedures in an aseptic environment
Assist in updating batch records, SOPs and JTC's
Participate in cross training within manufacturing.
Participate in special project teams (i.e., Safety, RFT, Kaizen events)
Perform basic repairs, maintenance, disassembly, and reassembly of major equipment.
Ability to identify quality issues.

Education and Experience

High School Degree or equivalent required.
Demonstrate basic mechanical skills.
Demonstration of personal computer usage.

Technical Skills and Competencies Required

Language Skills

Demonstrate good communication skills.
Read, interpret, and apply safety procedures, standard operating procedures, maintenance instructions, and departmental procedures.
Communicate effectively with peers and Team Leader
Document steps accurately and legibly.

Mathematical Skills

Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
Perform conversions within the metric system.
Complete controlled documents and inventory calculations using basic math.
Ability to set up and use basic weight devices in standard and metric format.

Reasoning Ability

Understand and apply instructions in written, oral, and/or diagram formats.
Multitask
Ability to recognize product quality issues based on company guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices

Interpersonal Skills

Demonstrates good listening skills.
Demonstrates the ability to work in a team environment.
Expresses a positive attitude.
Shows respect for co-workers.

Physical Position Requirements :

THE PHYSICAL DEMANDS DESCRIBED HERE ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THOSE THAT MUST BE MET BY AN EMPLOYEE TO SUCCESSFULLY PERFORM THE PRINCIPLE DUTIES OF THIS JOB. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE PRINCIPLE DUTIES.

Manual dexterity using hands and fingers.
Constant standing for extended periods
Frequent need to sit, kneel, crouch, and climb; reach with hands and arms.
Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work flexible hours including work weekend, holiday, and overtime

WORK ENVIRONMENT

THE WORK ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTICS DESCRIBED HERE ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THOSE AN EMPLOYEE ENCOUNTERS WHILE PERFORMING PRINCIPLE DUTIES OF THIS JOB. NOTED PERSONNEL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE) MUST BE UTILIZED WHILE ON THE JOB.