Manufacturing Laboratory Technician – mAbs Swing Shift 1030am – 700pm) Monday – Friday with Rotating Weekends

Lincoln, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 long-standing 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 candidate will work in a manufacturing laboratory setting in support of a large-scale biological production campaign. The candidate will use mammalian cell culture techniques as well as purification techniques (centrifugation chromatography ultrafiltration and nanofiltration) processes. The candidate will follow and completeprocess documentation in support of good manufacturing practices (GMP). The candidate will also understand and follow safety policies as it relates to biological components chemical components and equipment to protect personnel and maintain product quality.

Hours: Swing Shift 10:30am 7:00pm; 8-hour days (M-F) and rotating weekends. Holidays may be required.

Position Responsibilities

Perform processes and operate equipment required for large-scale monoclonal antibody (mAb) production campaigns.

Employee Responsibilities:

Support large-scale biological production campaigns for GMP by performing:
- Aseptic inoculation and growth of mammalian cultures of various sizes
- Operation of bioreactors/fermenters Tangential flow filtration (TFF) centrifugation chromatography and ultra-purification processes
- Cleaning and steam-in-place 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.
Understand and follow safety policies.
Work collaboratively with members of other departments.

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 large-scale 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.

Technical Skills and Competencies Required

Functional skills:

Ability to read and follow written directions.
Ability to complete basic calculations.
Ability to think critically.

Technical skills:

Basic mechanical skills
Ability to troubleshoot.
Knowledge of the metric system

Desirable skills:

Mammalian cell culture practices and techniques
Fundamental understanding of bioreactors/fermenters or downstream purification techniques
Basic understanding of biological and chemical principles
Experience with computers
Experience within a regulated 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 time

Regular

Colleague

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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 addition Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.

Required Experience:

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 long-standing presence in the Lincoln community. W...