Manufacturing Laboratory Technician â mAbs Day Shift
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Job Description
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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
The desired candidate will perform tasks in a GMP laboratory setting involving upstream processes (large scale bioreactors centrifugation and filtration) along with downstream processes (chromatography ultrafiltration and nanofiltration). The position will be primarily focused on downstream processes and the execution of tasks associated with downstream process needs. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining current records in accordance with GMP guidelines involving the production of monoclonal antibody (mAb). A successful candidate will exhibit curiosity and a willingness to learn adapt with the needs of the team and follow all safety guidelines implemented by Zoetis.
Hours: 1st shift 6:00am 2:30pm / 7:15am 3:45pm. 5 days per week (Monday Friday) / 8hour shifts.
Weekend work may be required for this position to support manufacturing needs.
Position Responsibilities
Perform processes and operate equipment required for largescale monoclonal antibody (mAb) production campaigns.
Employee Responsibilities:
- Support largescale biological production campaigns for GMP by performing:
- Aseptic purification of mammalian cultures
- Operation of bioreactors/fermenters tangential flow filtration (TFF) centrifugation chromatography and ultrapurification processes
- Cleaning and steaminplace activities for equipment
- Maintain equipment and problem solve as needed.
- Understand follow and accurately complete process documentation to maintain a high level of product quality and a GMP culture.
- Understand and follow safety policies.
- Work collaboratively with team members and personnel from other departments to support manufacturing process.
Education and Experience
High school degree or equivalent is required.
The ideal candidate would possess:
- BS in Biological sciences or a related field
- Previous experience in largescale production or laboratory scale
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize work think critically and take initiative.
- Ability to work well in a team environment as well as work independently with minimal supervision when needed.
Preference will be given to candidates with relevant experience in biological production aseptic manufacturing or in a regulated environment or to those candidates with a B.S. in a science related field.
Technical Skills and Competencies Required
Functional skills:
- Ability to read and follow written directions.
- Ability to complete basic calculations.
- Ability to think critically.
- Ability to function independently when required.
Technical skills:
- Basic mechanical skills
- Ability to troubleshoot.
- Knowledge of the metric system
Desirable skills:
- Familiarity with mammalian cell culture practices and techniques
- Fundamental understanding of bioreactors/fermenters and/or downstream purification techniques
- Basic understanding of biological and chemical principles
- Experience with computers and various software (Unicorn DeltaV SAP)
- Experience within a regulated GMP environment
Physical Position Requirements
Exposure to chemicals fumes odors noise live steam temperature fluctuations biohazards continuous standing and lifting to a maximum of 50 lbs.
Full timeRegularColleagueAny unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party such as an Agency recruiter including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address fax machine or email address directly to Zoetis employees or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.
Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation age gender identity or gender expression national origin disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at site or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of @. In addition Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
