Aseptic Technician III Position Available In Douglas, Georgia

Job Description:

What is it like to work for Zoetis, the world leader in animalhealth? Zoetis means something a little different to everycolleague, but at our core, our purpose ‘to nurture the world andhumankind by advancing care for animals,’ is what unites us in allour roles.

We’re a global animal health company dedicated to servingveterinarians, livestock producers and people who raise and carefor farm and companion animals in more than 100 countries. Andwe’re excited to become a part of the Metro Atlanta, GA, communityas we build our newest manufacturing facility to support ourgrowing monoclonal antibody and vaccine portfolios.

PositionSummary:

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented AsepticFilling Technician to join our team. The successful candidate willbe responsible for performing various aseptic filling procedures,ensuring adherence to GMPs, and maintaining a sterile environment.

This role requires a strong understanding of aseptic techniques,meticulous documentation skills, and the ability to operate andmaintain specialized equipment.(Near-term) Responsibilities in a

Startup Environment:

In a startup environment, the Aseptic FillingTechnician will adapt quickly to changes, lead in developing andoptimizing new processes, and identify opportunities for innovationand improvement. This role involves close collaboration withcross-functional teams, managing inventory and resourcesefficiently, and troubleshooting unexpected challenges. Thetechnician will also contribute to scaling production processes,participate in diverse tasks to support the dynamic needs of thestartup, and ensure the sustainability and scalability of allprocedures as the company grows. Specific activities would includeFAT, SAT, CQV, media fills and engineering runs that lead tostability batches. The successful candidate will need to beflexible to perform activities outside of the standard asepticrequirements in order to assist other departments during scale upof staffing and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Aseptic Procedures:

Learn and practice basic aseptic procedures in the fillingsuites per training and SOPs. Lead aseptic filling procedures and independently operateaseptic fill suites. Clean, inspect, and assemble complex filling equipment and prepfor sterilization. Perform routine environmental monitoring, including settleplates, contact plates, aseptic swabbing, particle counts, and airsampling. Load and unload autoclaves using practices designated toachieve and ensure equipment sterility.

GMP Compliance:

Train in and apply GMPs to assigned work. Document processes accurately and completely in accordance withSOPs and GMPs. Assist with final compilation of filling documentation packagesand perform final checks of process worksheets. Learn and apply USDA and APHIS requirements related to fillingoperations.

Equipment Operation and Maintenance:

Assist with mechanical set-up procedures in an asepticenvironment and independently perform mechanical set-ups. Operate electric material handling equipment (forklift, tankpuller) to move product tanks and supplies. Use balances, pipettes, scientific calculators, and othermeasuring devices to establish and verify fill volumes. Assist with operation of CIP/SIP systems (clean-in-place,sterilize-in-place).

Supply and Inventory Management:

Monitor and maintain staged material inventories to supplyday-to-day operations. Evaluate production requirements and order supplies and sterileequipment from support departments for timely delivery. Use SAP to inquire into inventory status, location, and performlocation change, component issue, and scrap transactions.

Process Monitoring and Improvement:

Assist with troubleshooting and problem-solving for aseptic andmechanical issues. Identify process improvements and suggest enhancements. Use statistical concepts to evaluate and report processeffectiveness.

Training and Leadership:

Participate in cross-training with other departments and in allfilling suites. Train others in all filling operations. Lead improvement teams and assist with special projectteams. Assist with routine and emergency decisions using data, goodjudgment, and experience.

Additional Responsibilities:

Perform calculations as needed to prepare disinfectants, makedilutions, verify fill volumes. Participate in overtime rotation as required to meet fillschedules. Maintain personnel and production schedules to meet marketrequirements. Assist with capital purchase recommendations and gather datafor monthly reports.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent is required; additionaltechnical training or certification preferred. Experience in aseptic filling or a related field. Knowledge of GMPs, SOPs, and regulatory requirements. Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuraterecords. Proficiency with scientific measuring devices and basicmathematical calculations. Ability to operate and maintain specialized aseptic fillingequipment. Ability to navigate the basics of Microsoft Applications(Excel, Word, SharePoint, Outlook) is preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Willingness to participate in overtime rotation and handleemergency situations.

Work Environment:

The position requires working in a sterile environment andadhering to strict aseptic techniques. Use of protective clothing and equipment is mandatory. Required to work onsite full-time and to be able to lift up to30 pounds.

Full timeRegularColleagueAny unsolicited resumes sent toZoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, includingunsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machineor email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resumedatabase will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay afee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicitedresume.

Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency hassubmitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agencyfree of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is anapproved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvalsto be engaged on a search.

Zoetis is committed to equal opportunityin the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and jobapplicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexualorientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, nationalorigin, disability or veteran status or any other protectedclassification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunityto use our online application system. We offer reasonableaccommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual witha disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services atzoetiscolleagueservices@zoetis.com to request an accommodation.

Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and locallaws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well asemployment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigrationand Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtainauthorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole andexclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition ormaintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility,considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers.

Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Pleasenote that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications fromcandidates for jobs in the U.S.

solely via the following:

(1) ourcompany website at www.

Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via emailto/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of “@zoetis.com”. Inaddition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitmentrelated activities. Any solicitation or request for informationrelated to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/orutilizing email addresses with any other domain should bedisregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to makeany type of personal financial investment related to gainingemployment with Zoetis.