Fermentation Lab Technician (Swing Shift)

Zoetis Inc; Georgia; On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$500 Sign on Bonus

4 weeks accrued paid vacation and 13+%

401(k) match with profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement and student loan

Benefits from day one

Job summary

Zoetis, the world leader in animal health, seeks an entry-level manufacturing technician to support bacterial antigen production. You will operate fermentors, perform routine tests, prepare media, and maintain strict cGMP documentation. The role requires attention to safety, teamwork, and meticulous recordkeeping on a swing shift in Georgia.

Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required. The base salary range is stated in the job post, reflecting location and experience.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Job grade entry level commensurate to prior experience.
• Four years of college with a Bachelor's degree in science, or Business Administration, or four years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operation of fermentors, centrifuge, concentrators, and various filtration equipment.
• Perform routine in-process testing using pH meters, spectrophotometers, microscopes, and filter integrity testers.
• Perform media weigh and preparation processes to support fermentation process.
• Prepare and sterilize (autoclave) ancillary equipment and media components to support daily processes.
• Clean, prep and steam sterilize portable tanks used in the production process.
• Perform routine cleaning and disinfection of manufacturing space and equipment per established procedures.
• Comply with cGMP practices and documentation.
• Perform material handling with hand and powered moving equipment.
• Perform minor maintenance on fermentation and downstream processing equipment.
• Inform Team Leader of shop floor issues, concerns, and possible solutions.
• Demonstrate good housekeeping practices.
• Demonstrate safe work habits and maintain a safe work environment. Understand and comply with safety SOPs and procedures.
• Work with maintenance and engineering to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform mathematical calculations and metric conversions.
• Learn and assist in the completion of documentation including process worksheets and log sheets.
• Demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Team Leader

Skills

Written and verbal directions

Communication

Team environment

Basic math applications

cGMP documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in science or Business Administration

Four years of supervisory experience

Job description

Zoetis, the world leader in animal health, seeks an entry-level manufacturing technician to support bacterial antigen production. You will operate fermentors, perform routine tests, prepare media, and maintain strict cGMP documentation. The role requires attention to safety, teamwork, and meticulous recordkeeping on a swing shift in Georgia.

Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required. The base salary range is stated in the job post, reflecting location and experience.