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

Zoetis Spain SL; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus

Vacation & holidays

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Health benefits

Job summary

Zoetis is seeking a fermentation technician to support the production of active biological ingredients in Lincoln, Nebraska. You will learn basic microbiological techniques, follow SOPs, and operate and maintain fermentation equipment, with emphasis on safety and quality.

This role requires a high school diploma, basic mechanical skills, and good communication. Shift: 10:00pm–6:30am, Sunday-Thursday with overtime; benefits start day 1 and opportunities for training and growth.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Knowledge of Windows-based PC applications.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safe work habits and maintain a safe work environment.
• Understand and comply with safety SOPs and procedures.
• Demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality.
• Learn and understand basic microbiological techniques to prepare and maintain cultures for bacterial antigen production.
• Learn and comply with SOPs and GMP documentation.

Skills

Basic mechanical skills

Good communication skills

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Tools

Fermentation equipment operation

Job description

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.

Full time Regular Colleague

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