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Zoetis Animal Care
Production Technician - Pharmaceutical
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Manufacturing or Production Technician works with manufacturing equipment and machinery. Performs set up and tests, monitors, adjusts and repairs machines used to produce products or other machines. Inspects equipment, troubleshoots problems with machines or designs.
$64,631 / year median in Iowa
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Join our team as an •Production Technician •and play an important role in the manufacturing of vaccines that help protect animal health. In this hands-on position, you'll work in a highly controlled clean room environment, operating specialized equipment and following aseptic processing techniques to help produce high-quality vaccine products. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, working as part of a team, and building technical skills in a regulated manufacturing environment. What You'll Do As an Aseptic Technician I, you'll support vaccine manufacturing activities while maintaining the highest standards for quality, safety, and compliance. Filling & Aseptic Processing Set up, operate, and tear down vaccine filling equipment. Fill vaccines into various product presentations using multiple fill lines. Perform aseptic processing and clean room procedures in a GMP-regulated environment. Wear appropriate clean room gowning and PPE while maintaining aseptic conditions. Operate both portable and stationary manufacturing equipment. Lyophilization & Capping Load freeze dryers and support the lyophilization process when applicable. Perform final capping activities, including applying aluminum seals. Safely operate equipment involving steam and other manufacturing processes. Quality & Compliance Accurately complete batch records, SOPs, and other required GMP documentation. Follow established procedures, regulatory requirements, and site policies. Maintain accurate inventory and ensure materials are properly managed. Follow all site safety and financial procedures. Teamwork & Collaboration Work closely with a small team in a clean room environment. Communicate effectively with colleagues and multiple departments. Contribute to a culture focused on quality, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.