Equipment Preparation / Filling Technician

Description

Equipment Preparation / Filling Technician

We have a number of positions available on a 12 month contract at our Parkville vaccine manufacturing facility in Melbourne. Depending on our future manufacturing plans, we anticipate opportunities will be available for the right candidates beyond this initial 12 month period within the manufacturing production team. We would welcome recent graduates, or graduates completing their degree in 2024 to apply.

Position summary

To assist in the implementation of production plans for the timely and cost-effective production of Animal Health products.

Responsibilities

Meet Environment Health and Safety requirements by adhering to safe operations

Achieve Production targets by

• Ensuring equipment & portable tanks are prepared and available per scheduled plans
• Effective and efficient use of CIP/ SIP workstations
• Integrity testing of filters
• Using autoclaves to sterilise equipment
• Timely monitoring & testing of equipment
• Recording of activities & results in real-time on approved documents (e.g. in-process checks/ tests)
• Performing general departmental duties including but not limited to:
  • Aseptic Gowning
  • Aseptic Environmental Monitoring
  • Cleaning of Aseptic Filling Suites
  • QC samples to the lab
  • Routine water sampling
  • Maintain stock of raw materials and equipment

• Meet Quality and GMP requirements

Education and experience

• Experience working in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry is desirable
• Knowledge of cGMP is desirable
• Clear, legible handwriting
• Ability to maintain attention to detail with minimal errors
• Flexible and adaptable to change and collaborative team player
• Double vaccinated with Covid – 19

About Zoetis

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues’ careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Connected to our purpose and Core Beliefs, at Zoetis, we lead with inclusion. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) focus helps create an environment where each colleague can thrive. Our commitment to DE&I begins with our leadership team of diverse backgrounds, experiences and ethnicities, and it is demonstrated in our support of our colleagues and the animal health industry. We have nine colleague resources groups whose members spread awareness, foster inclusivity and make a positive impact on our business and communities.

Our commitment to advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has earned us recognitions as a 2024 Catalyst Award recipient and a Top 50 Company for Workplace Fairness by Fair360 (formerly DiversityInc). Zoetis has also been named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality, a Best Company for Working Parents, a Top Company for Executive Women, among many others. Learn more here.

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