Fermentation Lab Technician — 3rd Shift

Zoetis; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$500 Sign on Bonus

Vacation & Holidays

401(k) match with profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Health benefits from day 1

Job summary

Zoetis in Lincoln, NE, is seeking a fermentation technician to perform tasks related to the fermentation of active biological ingredients. The role emphasizes learning microbiological techniques, operating and maintaining equipment, and adhering to GMP and safety SOPs.

The position requires a High School Diploma, basic mechanical skills, and PC proficiency. It involves third shift hours (Sun-Thu 10:00pm–6:30am) with potential overtime on weekends and holidays, and offers a sign-on bonus,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safe work habits and maintain a safe work environment. Follow safety SOPs and procedures (MSDS guidelines, Near Miss, 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 test 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.

Skills

Microbiological techniques

Mechanical skills

SOP compliance

GMP training

Math & metric conversions

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Basic mechanical skills

PC skills (Windows)

Tools

Fermentors

Seed isolators

Centrifuges

Filtration units

Forklift

Job description

Zoetis in Lincoln, NE, is seeking a fermentation technician to perform tasks related to the fermentation of active biological ingredients. The role emphasizes learning microbiological techniques, operating and maintaining equipment, and adhering to GMP and safety SOPs.

The position requires a High School Diploma, basic mechanical skills, and PC proficiency. It involves third shift hours (Sun-Thu 10:00pm–6:30am) with potential overtime on weekends and holidays, and offers a sign-on bonus,