Quality Control Associate

Zoetis, Inc; Charles City (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis, Inc. seeks a Quality Control Associate to support sample handling, testing documentation, and regulatory submissions. You will prepare and distribute samples for testing, manage COAs for regulatory agencies, and assist in annual product reviews.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing/QC and familiarity with cGMP. Responsibilities include maintaining testing records, submitting materials to USDA, and ensuring compliance with Zoetis Quality Standards.

Qualifications

• High school or GED required; post-secondary sciences preferred.
• 3–5 years of related manufacturing/QC experience.
• Familiarity with regulatory documentation and cGMP practices.

Responsibilities

• Distribute samples to testing areas and ensure timely submission of docs.
• Maintain and file testing documentation and 20-08/USDA submission materials.
• Support QC labs with basic testing and annual product reviews.
• Prepare COA generation and regulatory documentation.
• Follow Zoetis Quality Standards and procedures.

Skills

Math/science fundamentals

Strong communication

Teamwork

LIMS knowledge

20-08 knowledge

Authorized Firm Sampler

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary sciences preferred

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Position Summary:

The Quality Control Associates role will work in collaboration with the other associates to ensure coverage of the following responsibilities; check in of test samples from manufacturing to the QC Scientists, prepare samples for shipment, completes filing of testing documentation, and organize and distribute samples for each testing group. This role also prepares samples for USDA submission, monitors the BMS alarms, and scans and archives test records. In addition, this role prepares Annual Product Reviews, completes Bio Expiry, and prepares documents for regulatory agencies and supports 20-08 preparation for submission to the USDA for final product release.

Position Responsibilities:

• Distribute samples to applicable areas for testing
• Maintain testing documentation, and ensure on time submission of documentation including 20-08s and samples to the USDA for final product release
• Maintain appropriate departmental cGMP documentation.
• File, scan, and archive testing documentation
• Support the Quality Control labs by completing basic skill testing.
• Prepare Annual Product review for all products
• Prepare 20-08 documentation for USDA submission
• Responsible for Bio-Expiry completion
• Responsible for 20/20 sample destroyals.
• Visual inspection of products
• Generation of Certificates of Approval (COA) for regulatory agencies
• Revise specifications as necessary
• Follow all Zoetis Quality Standards, Policies and Procedures
• Seasoned individual contributor, fully proficient in role.
• Performs complex tasks
• Fully proficient in role, applies skills to complete a broad range of tasks.
• Limited supervision with latitude for independent judgement.
• Regularly completes assignments with little or no assistance.
• Typically requires at least 3+ years of related experience.

Education and Experience:

• High school education or GED required.
• Post High School education in the Sciences, Business, or other related disciplines preferred.
• 3-5 years related experience in a manufacturing environment and / or QC Coordinator I level

Technical Skills Requirements:

• Good mathematical, science and computer skills.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills required.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Comprehensive LIMS knowledge and experience
• Understanding of 20-08 template requirements
• Authorized Firm Sampler

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, kneel, push/pull, and handle/grip frequently.
• Must be able to work scheduled 40 hours with the ability to work overtime as needed.
• 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.

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 non‑immigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact.