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Vaccine Manufacturing Operator - Lyophilization & Fill Lines

Zoetis Animal Care
Charles, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/1/2027

Let’s get right to it—interested in mission-critical, hands-on work?

We’re looking for a Vaccine Manufacturing Operator who thrives in a cleanroom, follows procedures to the letter, and wants to see tangible results from their work: high-quality animal health vaccines.

What will I work on?

  • Fill-Finish: Set up, run, and tear down vaccine filling equipment; execute fills across multiple lines and product formats.
  • Aseptic Technique: Practice GMP-compliant aseptic processing with proper gowning (Tyvek, respirator) and cleanroom conduct.
  • Lyophilization & Capping: Load freeze dryers; support lyophilization; perform final capping and apply aluminum seals.
  • Equipment Operation: Safely operate portable and stationary equipment, including systems utilizing steam.
  • Documentation & Compliance: Complete batch records, follow SOPs, manage inventory, and comply with site safety and financial procedures.
  • Team Collaboration: Work closely with a small team and coordinate with multiple departments to keep production flowing.

What do I need to bring?

Must-haves

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills.
  • Ability to follow detailed procedures in a regulated environment.
  • Availability for 3rd shift and occasional weekends.

Nice-to-haves

  • Post–high school education in a scientific field.
  • Strength in math, science, and computer skills.
  • Experience in manufacturing, laboratory, pharma/biotech, animal health, or other regulated settings.

What’s the environment like?

  • Hands-on production inside a controlled cleanroom and manufacturing area.
  • Comfort with varying temperatures and full PPE (Tyvek gowns and respirator).
  • Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods; reach, bend, stoop, push, pull, grip, and handle equipment.
  • Repetitive wrist/hand/finger movements as part of routine tasks.
  • Regular lifting and carrying of about 5-25 pounds.
  • Standard 40-hour workweek with overtime when needed.

What will I learn?

  • Practical aseptic processing and cleanroom operations.
  • Operation of specialized manufacturing equipment.
  • GMP documentation, lyophilization fundamentals, and vaccine production workflows.
  • How teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement drive quality outcomes.

Bonus experience that helps you ramp fast

  • Industrial Construction
  • Building Incentive Based Rates for Production
  • Food and Beverage Manufacturing
  • Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA)
  • Shipping/Receiving
  • Warehouse Experience
  • Loading and Unloading Vehicles
  • Blending
  • Weighing Raw Materials
  • Maintenance and Repair Skills
  • Automotive Manufacturing Systems
  • High School / GED
  • Excellent Communication Skills

If you’re energized by precise, process-driven work that directly supports animal health, apply now.

Benefits:

Vacation & Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, 401K Plan

Salary : $19

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