Aseptic Technician III

Zoetis Spain SL; Charles City (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis is seeking an Aseptic Technician III to execute department tasks in compliance with cGMPs and site procedures. The role may lead activities in the Team Leader's absence and requires strong attention to inventory, batch records and environmental monitoring.

Responsibilities include operating equipment, preparing production schedules, and mentoring colleagues while ensuring safety and quality standards are met across seed production processes.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED required.
• Post High School education in the Sciences or related disciplines preferred.
• 3–5 years experience in manufacturing or Operator II 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.

Responsibilities

• Execute and lead operations to comply with written procedures, including Batch Records and SOPs.
• Follow manufacturing, inventory and quality electronic systems as appropriate.
• Follow and comply with all financial procedures.
• Follow site safety procedures and improve safety culture.
• Operate departmental equipment, set up and take down, provide oversight as needed.
• Prepare daily production and work schedules.
• Work in a team environment and communicate with multiple departments.
• Perform environmental monitoring and staging of clean rooms.
• Perform accurate cell counts.
• Manipulate roller bottles or operate bioreactors for seed production.
• Monitor BMS alarms and document production activities.
• Perform inoculation, candling, and harvest of CEO seeds.
• Update and revise SOPs and MDs.
• Manage seed production schedule and assign resources.
• Lead, mentor and train colleagues; provide department oversight.

Skills

Math and science skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Leadership and decision-making

Computer skills

Education

High school education or GED

Post secondary science education

Job description

Position Summary

This Aseptic Technician III position is responsible for executing department specific tasks in accordance with all applicable cGMPs and compliant with Corporate/site procedures, regulations and policies. May lead department activities in the absence of the Team Leader.

Seed: Supply and provide seed for all areas of ABI. Produce and maintain sufficient supply for production needs. Keep accurate inventory records of current seeds.

Working Hours

• 1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• Rotating on-call rotation to cover any nights or weekend emergency

Position Responsibilities

• Execute and lead operation to comply with all written procedures, to include Batch Records and SOPs.
• Follow and comply with all manufacturing, inventory and quality electronic systems as appropriate.
• Follow and comply with all financial procedures.
• Follow and comply with all site safety procedures. Identify ways to improve the safety culture of the department.
• Operation of departmental equipment to include set up and take down. Provide oversight as necessary.
• Assist in the preparation of daily production and work schedules.
• Effectively work in a team environment and communicate with multiple departments.
• Perform environmental monitoring and staging of clean rooms.
• Perform accurate cell counts.
• Manipulate roller bottles or operate and maintain bioreactors for seed production.
• Monitor and respond to BMS (Building Management System) alarms.
• Accurately document production activities on paper and in computer-based systems.
• Perform inoculation, candling, and harvest of all CEO seeds.
• Update and revise SOPs and MDs.
• Manage the seed production schedule and assign resources to the scheduled production activities.
• Lead, mentor and train colleagues as needed.
• Provide department oversight as requested.

Education and Experience

• High school education or GED required.
• Post High School education in the Sciences or other related disciplines preferred.
• 3-5 years previous experience in a manufacturing environment / or Operator II 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.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to walk, sit, or stand for long periods of time.
• 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 of 5 to 25 lbs.
• Regular reaching, bending, stooping, and twisting.
• Repetitive motion and substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Must be able to wear a respirator.

Full time Regular Colleague

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