Aseptic Technician III
Zoetis

Job Info

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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.

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 stand 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
• 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

Full time

Regular

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