Senior Aseptic Process Specialist

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.

Position Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Aseptic Process Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be 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 and maintain specialized equipment in an FDA regulated environment.

The Senior Aseptic Process Specialist will provide technical expertise for the Atlanta biologics manufacturing site. 

• Identify and drive continuous process improvements.
• Represent manufacturing in the introduction of new/modified aseptic equipment and processes.
• Partner with EMU during Capital Planning to ensure facility design encompasses the appropriate aseptic measures from a compliance and aseptic perspective. 
• Lead major investigations including contamination, repeat deviations, and equipment failures. 
• Partner with other sites to ensure Atlanta is following best practices. 
• Conduct all activities and make decisions that are in accordance with FDA guidance, Company policies & SOPs, Zoetis Values, & global regulatory guidelines (including cGMP/cGLP/cGCP), environmental guidelines, as appropriate, etc.

(Near-term) Responsibilities in a Startup Environment: In a startup environment, the Aseptic Process Specialist will adapt quickly to changes, lead in developing and optimizing new processes, and identify opportunities for innovation and improvement. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, managing inventory and resources efficiently, and troubleshooting unexpected challenges. The specialist will also contribute to scaling production processes, participate in diverse tasks to support the dynamic needs of the startup, and ensure the sustainability and scalability of all procedures as the company grows.  Specific activities would include FAT, SAT, CQV, media and engineering runs that lead to stability batches.  The successful candidate will need to be flexible to perform activities outside of the standard aseptic requirements in order to assist other departments during scale up of staffing and processes.

Position Responsibilities

• Take the lead in addressing, implementing and improving best practices in aseptic processing across the site. Network with the Global Aseptic Team to share best practices.
• Work as the primary point of contact with Project Engineering and/or maintenance on installation of upgrades or new equipment to ensure the changes comply with GMP regulatory requirements and are suitable for our manufacturing processes.
• Take the manufacturing lead in the introduction of new processes or modifications to existing processes as supported by Global Manufacturing Technology (GMT). Liaison with colleagues to ensure they are trained and understand the criticality of the aseptic processes work they are conducting.
• Take the manufacturing lead in aseptic and other continuous improvement efforts.  Be proficient in leading change, writing change control documents, protocols, reports, analyzing data and managing /coordinating all aspects of project implementation.
• Spend time in the production environment, examining the processes and reviewing the data (example – environmental monitoring). Identify best practices and take action to reduce bioburden, contamination and increase yield.
• Responsible for delivering assigned cost improvement projects, site metrics and trends.
• Work with vendors to resolve possible aseptic and contamination issues.
• Collaborate with area Team Leader and cell leaders to train and lead colleagues in the performance of best practices.
• This role is the site expert on all matter related to Aseptic Processing to include the following:
  • Facility Design / Environmental Controls
    • Cleaning and Disinfection (facility surfaces, equipment)
    • Aseptic and Controlled Area Gowning
    • Aseptic Training / Good Aseptic Technique
    • Material Transfer
    • Material/Personnel / Equipment Flow and Movement
    • Use of Isolator and Ba