Fermentation Lab Technician (Swing Shift) – Sign-On Bonus

Zoetis; White Hall (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Vacation and holidays

401(k) with match and profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment program

Healthcare benefits from day 1

Job summary

Zoetis is seeking a manufacturing technician to support production of bacterial antigens on a swing shift in the United States. You will operate fermentors, perform in-process testing, prepare media, sterilize equipment, and maintain cGMP documentation.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliable attendance. Qualifications include a high school diploma, up to date with Windows-based PC use, and prior manufacturing 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 instruments such as 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.
• 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.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Basic math

Education

High school graduate

Bachelor's degree in science or Business Administration

Supervisory experience

Tools

Windows-based applications

Job description

Zoetis is seeking a manufacturing technician to support production of bacterial antigens on a swing shift in the United States. You will operate fermentors, perform in-process testing, prepare media, sterilize equipment, and maintain cGMP documentation.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliable attendance. Qualifications include a high school diploma, up to date with Windows-based PC use, and prior manufacturing experience.