Quality Operations Technician
Zoetis

What is it like to work for Zoetis, the world leader in animal health? Zoetis means something a little different to every colleague, but at our core, our purpose 'to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals,' is what unites us in all our roles.

We're a global animal health company dedicated to serving veterinarians, livestock producers and people who raise and care for farm and companion animals in more than 100 countries. And we're excited to become a part of the Metro Atlanta, GA, community as we build our newest manufacturing facility to support our growing monoclonal antibody and vaccine portfolios.

Becoming a Zoetis colleague means more than starting a job; it's the start of a career that is invigorating, meaningful and rewarding!

• Health benefits beginning on day 1!
• 401K match with company profit sharing
• 4 weeks paid vacation and 13 company holidays beginning on day 1
• Yearly tuition reimbursement and monthly student loan repayment
• Assistance towards fertility, adoption or surrogacy

Position Summary

This position provides Quality Assurance support of the site's initial mAbs Bio-packaging Operations and future Biological and Pharmaceutical Operations. This position is responsible for Quality Assurance support functions for bio-packaging operations. This position reports to the Quality Assurance Manager/TL and will interact frequently with manufacturing colleagues and area Team Leads.

Potential areas of focus

• Supplier Quality Technician (Incoming Inspection) supports the quality management of incoming Packaging Materials, through the inspection of these items against established acceptance criteria and ultimate release for Operational use. This role is critical to the assessment of incoming goods, and has responsibility for a wide variety of items, including primary containers and closures (such as glass and plastic bottles, tubes, caps, and stoppers) and secondary components (such as labels, inserts, cartons, and shippers).
• Documentation Technician - Supports the change management of GMP documentation such as SOPs, Job Aids, and Forms. The role is critical to maintaining compliance of active GMP documents and may also be required to help manage the document archival process.
• Batch Record Review Technician - Supports the QA batch release process as a primary reviewer and approver for batch records. This role is critical to the review of Manufacturing and Packaging records to ensure that the information and documentation conforms to Zoetis policy, cGMP's and all other applicable regulatory guidelines.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform routine batch record review functions for assigned support areas within established timelines (e.g. at the end of the shift), ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements and product registrations.
• Track reviews and releases to support metrics for functional QA area
• Work with QA Operations Compliance Specialists to complete and document manufacturing area process checks and audits.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Education and Experience

• Minimum High school diploma with at least 4 years of relevant experience
• Preferred Associate's degree with 3-5 years of progressive experience in Manufacturing or Quality Operations

Technical Skills and Competencies Required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong written and oral communication and ability to work effectively on a team.
• Process and detail oriented with the ability to follow processes.
• Demonstrated organizational, administrative skills, in addition to proven skills in multi-tasking and prioritizing projects in support of standard work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Team Members to facilitate completion requests and review from all levels to meet all deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with and understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Self-directed - can work with little or no supervision on most tasks.
• Experience in manufacturing operations, quality operations, and/or regulatory affairs.
• Previous experience with batch record reviews.
• Ability to develop solutions to routine problems following procedures.

Physical Position Requirement

• Lift materials up to 40lbs
• Ability to sit, stand and walk.
• Occasional overtime work may be needed.
• Must wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in manufacturing/packaging areas.

Full time

Regular

Colleague

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