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

Zoetis; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus $500

4 weeks vacation + 13 holidays

401(k) match + profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Health benefits from day 1

Job summary

Zoetis Lincoln is seeking a production operator for fermentation of active biological ingredients. You will learn and perform basic microbiological techniques, operate equipment, and maintain GMP-compliant processes. Attention to safety, accuracy, and reliability is essential.

Hours are 3rd shift (Sun–Thu, 10:00pm–6:30am) with overtime as needed. The role involves reading tests, maintaining equipment, and supporting documentation in a clean, modern plant environment in Lincoln, NE.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical skills required.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and conversions.
• Familiarity with SOPs and GMP basics is expected.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safe work habits and maintain a safe work environment.
• Maintain attendance reliability and punctuality.
• Learn basic microbiological techniques for fermentation and culture handling.
• Operate and maintain equipment like fermentors, centrifuges, and filtration units.
• Read and report test results using scientific instruments.
• Help with documentation such as process worksheets and log sheets.

Skills

Basic mechanical skills

Good communication

Math calculations

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Windows

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.