Laboratory Technician - Fermentation 3rd Shift Sunday - Thursday 10:00pm - 6:30am

Zoetis; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid vacation

13 holidays

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Health benefits

Family benefits

Job summary

Zoetis in Lincoln, NE is seeking a candidate to perform fermentation-related tasks, learning basic microbiological techniques and maintaining production equipment. Responsibilities include adhering to GMPs, SOPs, and safety guidelines while developing practical skills in culture preparation and testing.

The role emphasizes reliability in attendance, ability to perform calculations, and effective communication within the team, with overtime and weekend work as needed.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Basic mechanical skills and ability to read SOPs.
• Knowledge of Windows-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safe work habits and maintain a safe work environment.
• Learn basic microbiological techniques to prepare and maintain cultures.
• Operate, clean, and perform minor maintenance on equipment such as fermentors and centrifuges.
• Read and report test results using scientific instruments.
• Comply with GMPs and SOPs, and assist with documentation.

Skills

Basic microbiological techniques

Attendance reliability

Mathematical calculations

SOP compliance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Tools

Fermentors

Seed isolators

Centrifuges

Filtration units

Job description

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 of active biological ingredients produced in Lincoln Nebraska. Colleague will learn and understand basic microbiological techniques associated with the Fermentation process. 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: 3rd Shift, Sunday - Thursday 10:00pm - 6:30am. Overtime, weekends and holidays 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 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.

Education and Experience

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Knowledge of personal computers using Window based applications.

Technical Skills and Competencies Required

• 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 to operate, clean, and perform minor maintenance on equipment such as fermentors, seed isolators, centrifuges, filtration units.
• Use mechanical skills to identify mechanical problems and maintain equipment.
• Assist with reading and reporting test results using scientific instruments.
• Demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality.
• Learn and comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and associated documentation necessary to perform job functions.
• Learn and assist in the completion of documentation including process worksheets, timecards, and log sheets.
• Train in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), then demonstrate understanding and compliance.
• Clean areas, as applicable, according to specific SOPs.
• 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 the ability to perform mathematical calculations and metric conversions.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills within and outside the department using verbal, written, and non-verbal skills.
• Obtain license and operate mobile powered material handling equipment (i.e., forklift, tank tugs, etc.).
• Perform supplemental duties as assigned by supervision.

Physical Position Requirements

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.

About Zoetis

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues' careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.

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