Aseptic Technician III at Zoetis in Charles City, Iowa

Job Description:

This 1st shift 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.



Virus: Produce viral antigens in roller bottles and bioreactors in a clean room setting. Includes the preparation of continuous cell lines used for virus propagation and inactivation and concentration of viral fluids. Involves working with portable and stationary equipment and steam.

• Execute, lead and trouble shoot aseptic techniques and clean room procedures or support area procedures with a high level of understanding in a GMP facility.


• Review, maintain and edit, as needed, appropriate departmental cGMP documentation.


• 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.

Virus:

• Perform environmental monitoring and staging of clean rooms.


• Perform accurate cell counts.


• Manipulate roller bottles.


• Operate, clean, and sanitize concentration units.


• Operate and maintain bioreactors.


• Monitor and respond to BMS (Building Management System) alarms.


• Document production activities on paper and in computer-based systems.


• Order Media and Equipment.


• Manage the antigen 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.


• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment and / 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.


• Must be willing to work any shift.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time.


• Must be able to wear a respirator.


• 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 in working in varying temperatures.


• Must be able to don proper PPE to include Tyvek gown.


• 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

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