Manufacturing Technician – Vaccine Production | Weekend Shift

Socket.dev; Maryland; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis in Charles City, IA is seeking a Manufacturing Technician on the weekend shift to support early-stage vaccine production in a regulated cleanroom. You will perform aseptic processing, operate equipment, and follow cGMPs and batch records to help deliver high-quality biologics.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, teamwork, and adherence to safety and quality procedures. Training is provided, with opportunities to grow technical manufacturing skills within a compliant, collaborative

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform aseptic processing activities while following cleanroom procedures and contamination control practices.
• Execute manufacturing tasks in accordance with cGMPs, batch records, manufacturing directions, and SOPs.
• Set up, operate, monitor, and tear down production equipment used during manufacturing operations.
• Complete cGMP documentation accurately and maintain required department records.
• Maintain inventory of materials and supplies needed for production activities.
• Follow site safety, quality, and financial procedures.
• Collaborate with team members and cross-functional partners to support daily manufacturing goals.

Skills

Aseptic processing

cGMP

Documentation

Team communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Manufacturing Technician – Vaccine Production | Weekend Shift

Location: Charles City, Iowa

Department: Tissue Culture Origin (TCO)

Schedule: Friday, Saturday, and Monday, 5:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Join a Team That Helps Protect Animal HealthWorldwide

Zoetis is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support biologics manufacturing at our Charles City facility. In this role, you will work in a regulated cleanroom environment producing products that help protect the health of animals around the world. Candidates from manufacturing, food production, laboratory operations, medical device manufacturing, biotechnology, agriculture, and other production environments are encouraged to apply.

What You'll Do

As part of the Tissue Culture Origin (TCO) team, you'll be supporting the early stages of vaccine manufacturing. If you enjoy hands-on work, have strong attention to detail, and take pride in following processes that help produce high-quality vaccines, you'll find a rewarding opportunity to build your skills and contribute to work that protects animal health worldwide.

• Perform aseptic processing activities while following cleanroom procedures and contamination control practices.
• Execute manufacturing tasks in accordance with cGMPs, batch records, manufacturing directions, and SOPs.
• Set up, operate, monitor, and tear down production equipment used during manufacturing operations.
• Complete cGMP documentation accurately and maintain required department records.
• Maintain inventory of materials and supplies needed for production activities.
• Follow site safety, quality, and financial procedures.
• Collaborate with team members and cross-functional partners to support daily manufacturing goals.
• Wear required cleanroom PPE, including Tyvek gowns and respiratory protection when required.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

Required

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work successfully in a team environment.

Experience That Helps You Succeed Here

We welcome candidates from a variety of industries and are willing to train individuals who demonstrate strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to follow processes. Experience in any of the following areas may be helpful:

• Manufacturing
• Food production
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Biotechnology
• Medical device manufacturing
• Agriculture production
• Laboratory operations
• Quality-controlled production environments

Preferred

• Experience working in GMP, cleanroom, or other regulated environments.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Basic science, mathematical and computer skills
• Leadership, training, or mentoring experience.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to wear required PPE, including cleanroom garments (Tyvek gown) and respirators when required.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to frequently reach, bend, stoop, twist, push, pull, grip, and perform repetitive hand movements.
• Must be able to work in an environment at varying temperatures.
• Must be able to work 40 hours scheduled, with the ability to work overtime as needed.

Why Zoetis

Meaningful Impact: Help produce biologics that support animal health around the world.

Grow Your Career: Build technical manufacturing skills and explore advancement opportunities within Zoetis.

Strong Teams: Work alongside experienced colleagues in a collaborative, safety-focused environment.

Commitment to Quality: Contribute to a culture built on safety, compliance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

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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 or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at [e-mail] to request an accommodation. Zoetis also 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. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of “@zoetis.com”. In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.