Fermentation & QC Manufacturing Lab Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) match with profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment program

Healthcare benefits starting day one

Job summary

Zoetis in the United States is seeking a manufacturing operator to perform fermentation and downstream processing for bacterial antigens, following Process Worksheets, SOPs, and USDA/Zoetis guidelines. You will maintain records per cGMP and contribute to a safe, efficient manufacturing environment.

The role is swing shift (Mon-Fri 10:00am–6:30pm) with potential overtime on weekends/holidays; requires strong math, documentation, and teamwork skills, plus the ability to communicate clearly with

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include:
• - Ability to understand written and verbal directions.
• - Ability to communicate effectively with peers and leadership.
• - Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• - Ability to effectively use basic math applications (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• - Ability to document accurately and legibly using cGMP principles.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operation of fermentors, centrifuge, concentrators, and various filtration equipment.
• Perform routine in-process testing using various 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.
• 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 (MSDS guidelines, Near Miss, PPE, biohazard training, Monthly Safety training, etc.)
• 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

Understand written and verbaldire ctio

Effective communication

Teamwork

Basic math skills

cGMP documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in science or Business Administration

Job description

Zoetis in the United States is seeking a manufacturing operator to perform fermentation and downstream processing for bacterial antigens, following Process Worksheets, SOPs, and USDA/Zoetis guidelines. You will maintain records per cGMP and contribute to a safe, efficient manufacturing environment.

The role is swing shift (Mon-Fri 10:00am–6:30pm) with potential overtime on weekends/holidays; requires strong math, documentation, and teamwork skills, plus the ability to communicate clearly with