Laboratory Technician Fermentation 1st shift Monday Friday 600am 230pm

Zoetis is the worlds largest Manufacturer and Supplier of Animal Pharmaceuticals.

At Zoetis in Lincoln NE we manufacture high quality medicines for dogs cats and livestock. Our plant has been recognized as one of the Nebraskas Safest Companies with a longstanding presence in the Lincoln community. We are a clean modern site that continues to innovate and grow.

Benefits Include:

$500 Sign on Bonus

4 weeks accrued paid vacation and 13 paid holidays.

401(k) match with company profit sharing.

Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan repayment program.

Great Health personal and family benefits starting day 1.

Position Summary

Candidate will perform all tasks in regard to the Fermentation and Downstream Processing of active biological ingredients produced in Lincoln Nebraska. Colleague will learn and understand basic microbiological techniques associated with Fermentation and Downstream Processing duties such as filtration concentration and chromatography. Colleague will comply with standard operating procedures and all regulatory documents. Demonstrate good communication skills using verbal nonverbal and written skills. Utilize mechanical skills to maintain equipment and identify mechanical problems. Maintain a safe work environment as well as demonstrate reliability in attendance.

Hours: 1st shift Monday Friday 6:00am 2:30pm. Overtime weekends and holidays may be required.

Position Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safe work habits and maintain a safe work environment. Understand and comply with safety SOPs and procedures (Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) guidelines Near Miss Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) biohazard training Monthly Safety training etc.
• Demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality.
• Learn and understand basic microbiological techniques to prepare and maintain cultures including inoculating inactivating harvesting and dispensing product as applicable to bacterial antigen production.
• Learn and comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and associated documentation necessary to perform job functions.
• Train in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) then demonstrate understanding and compliance.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills within and outside the department using verbal written and nonverbal skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform mathematical calculations and metric conversions.
• Learn and assist in the completion of documentation including process worksheets and log sheets.
• Learn to operate clean and perform minor maintenance on equipment such as fermentors seed isolators centrifuges filtration units.
• Assist with reading and reporting testing results using scientific instruments.
• Use mechanical skills to identify mechanical problems and maintain equipment.
• Clean areas as applicable according to specific SOPs
• Obtain license and operate mobile powered material handling equipment (i.e. forklift tank tugs etc.
• Perform supplemental duties as assigned by supervision.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic mechanical skills
• Knowledge of Personal Computers using windowbased applications.

Technical Skills and Competencies Required

• Learn and understand basic microbiological techniques to prepare and maintain cultures including inoculating inactivating harvesting and dispensing product as applicable to bacterial antigen production.
• Learn to operate clean and perform minor maintenance on equipment such as fermentors seed isolators centrifuges filtration units.
• Use mechanical skills to identify mechanical problems and maintain equipment.
• Assist with reading and reporting testing results using scientific instruments.
• Demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality.
• Learn and comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and associated documentation necessary to perform job functions.
• Learn and assist in the completion of documentation including process worksheets timecards and log sheets.
• Train in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) then demonstrate understanding and compliance.
• Clean areas as applicable according to specific SOPs
• Demonstrate safe work habits and maintain a safe work environment. Understand and comply with safety SOPs and procedures (Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) guidelines Near Miss Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) biohazard training Monthly Safety training etc.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform mathematical calculations and metric conversions.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills within and outside the department using verbal written and nonverbal skills.
• Obtain license and operate mobile powered material handling equipment (i.e. forklift tank tugs etc.
• Perform supplemental duties as assigned by supervision.

Physical Position Requirements

Exposure to chemicals fumes odors noise live steam temperature fluctuations biohazards continuous standing and lifting to a maximum of 50 lbs. Weekend and holiday work may be required.

Full time

Regular

Colleague

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