Aseptic Technician – Filling, Lyophilization, Capping 3rd Shift

Benefits

$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.

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.

• 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 JTCs.
• Participate in cross training within manufacturing.
• Participate in special project teams (e.g., Safety, RFT, Kaizen events).
• Perform basic repairs, maintenance, disassembly, and reassembly of major equipment.
• Identify quality issues.

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

• Language:
  Demonstrate good communication skills. Read, interpret, and apply safety procedures, SOPs, maintenance instructions, and departmental procedures. Communicate effectively with peers and team leader. Document steps accurately and legibly.
• Mathematical:
  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:
  Understand and apply instructions in written, oral, or diagram formats.
• Multitask:
  Recognize product quality issues based on company guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Good Manufacturing Practices:
  Working knowledge of GMP.
• Interpersonal:
  Demonstrates good listening skills. Ability to work in a team environment. Expresses a positive attitude. Shows respect for co‑workers.

Manual dexterity with 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 weekend, holiday, and overtime.

High noise levels; hearing protection as required. Frequent exposure to heavy items; safety shoes required. Exposure to cleaning agents/chemicals; PPE as required. Exposure to moving mechanical parts; safety shields always in place. Exposure to extreme temperature variations; PPE as required.

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.