Manufacturing Laboratory Technician Monoclonal Antibody (mAb) Team 1st Shift – Monday – Friday 715am – 345pm 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 Monoclonal Antibody (mAb) Manufacturing Technician will operate in a cGMP-regulated manufacturing laboratory executing upstream and/or downstream bioprocess operations that support large-scale mAb production.

Upstream: Scale-up of mammalian cell culture including inoculation expansion bioreactor setup/monitoring (pH DO temperature) and aseptic technique in cleanroom environments.
Downstream: Purification operations including clarification/centrifugation chromatography (setup operation in-process monitoring) and membrane-based steps such as ultrafiltration and nanofiltration.

This role is accountable for accurate timely and complete process documentation (batch records logbooks electronic entries) to ensure compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). Colleagues are expected to understand and strictly follow site safety policies/SOPs related to biological and chemical handling and equipment operation to protect personnel and maintain product quality and compliance.

Hours: 1st Shift Monday Friday 7:15a.m. 3:45p.m. Rotating weekends required. Overtime and holidays may be required.

Position Responsibilities

Perform laboratory processes using aseptic technique in cleanroom environments.
Inoculate expand and monitor mammalian cell cultures in flasks and single-use bioreactors. Set control and monitor key parameters (pH DO agitation temperature).
Execute downstream purification operations including clarification/centrifugation chromatography ultrafiltration and nanofiltration. Perform in process sampling and record results.
Assemble prepare and stage lab/production equipment. Operate bioreactors isolator gloveboxes CIP/SIP and other automated systems.
Perform routine equipment cleaning and preventative maintenance. Identify and escalate issues and assist with basic troubleshooting.
Complete accurate timely batch record logbook and electronic entries; follow cGMP and data-integrity standards (ALCOA).
Learn follow and maintain compliance with SOPs safety policies and PPE requirements.
Demonstrate consistent reliability in attendance punctuality and meeting deadlines; proactively identify risks and suggest process improvements.
Dispense and complete production orders in SAP inventory system; support inventory accuracy and material traceability.
Support production execution contribute to deviation investigations change controls and corrective/preventative actions as required.
Communicate clearly and collaborate with Manufacturing QA/QC Engineering GMT and VMRD to meet production goals and timelines.

Education and Experience

High school degree or equivalent required.
BS in biological sciences preferred. Preference given to applicants with relevant experience in biological production and/or aseptic manufacturing.

Technical Skills and Competencies Required

Functional skills:

Ability to read and follow written directions.
Ability to complete basic calculations.
Ability to think critically and take initiative.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision when needed.
Good communication and interpersonal skills

Technical skills:

Basic mechanical skills
Ability to troubleshoot.
Working knowledge of the metric system
Basic Microsoft applications and computer skills

Desired skills:

Mammalian cell culture practices and techniques
Fundamental understanding of bioreactors/fermenters or downstream purification techniques
Basic understanding of biological and chemical principles
Experience in conducting batch record investigations.
Experience working within a regulated environment.

Physical Position Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. routinely.
Able to stand for extended periods.
Work in cleanroom/production areas with temperature variation odors noise live steam and exposure to caustic/hazardous chemicals.

Full time

Regular

Colleague

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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...