Zoetis
Laboratory Technician DSP 2nd Shift Monday Friday 2:00pm 10:30pm
Zoetis, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States, 68501
Fermentation and Downstream Processing Colleague
Zoetis is the world's 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 Nebraska's 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
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, non-verbal 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: 2nd Shift, Monday
Friday, 2:00pm
10:30pm. Overtime, weekend, and holiday work 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 non-verbal 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 Basic mechanical skills Knowledge of Personal Computers using window-based applications. Technical Skills and Competencies Required
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. 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 zoetiscolleagueservices@zoetis.com to request an accommodation.
Zoetis is the world's 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 Nebraska's 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
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, non-verbal 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: 2nd Shift, Monday
Friday, 2:00pm
10:30pm. Overtime, weekend, and holiday work 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 non-verbal 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 Basic mechanical skills Knowledge of Personal Computers using window-based applications. Technical Skills and Competencies Required
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. 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 zoetiscolleagueservices@zoetis.com to request an accommodation.