Laboratory Technician - Virus Operations 1st shift

Zoetis Spain SL; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus

Paid vacation & holidays

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Health benefits

Job summary

Zoetis in Lincoln, NE is seeking a team-oriented Manufacturing Lab Technician to support production of viral antigens and antibodies. You will follow GMP documentation, operate equipment, and ensure product quality while maintaining safety policies.

This role is on the first shift with overtime possibilities. High school diploma is required; a BS in Biological sciences is preferred, and prior experience in biological production or aseptic manufacturing is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• BS in Biological sciences preferred; relevant experience is a plus.
• Preference for experience in biological production or aseptic manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Perform production processes and operate equipment for bulk viral antigen.
• Apply aseptic technique and cell culture practices for viral/antibody work.
• Operate downstream processing equipment (tangential flow/filtration).
• Troubleshoot equipment and maintain process documentation per GMP.
• Follow safety policies to protect personnel and product quality.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Aseptic technique

Mammalian cell culture

Good communication

Lab documentation

Education

High school degree or equivalent

BS in Biological sciences preferred

Tools

Bioreactors/fermentors

Downstream processing equipment

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

• $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

Work in a team-oriented manufacturing laboratory setting using mammalian cell culture practices and techniques. Understand, follow, and complete process documentation in support of GMP. Understand and follow safety policies as it relates to biological and chemical components and equipment to protect personnel and maintain product quality.

Hours

Hours: 1st Shift, 7:15am - 3:45pm. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform processes and operate equipment required for production of bulk viral antigen.
• Understand and apply aseptic technique with good cell culture practices as it relates to viral and antibody production within a roller bottle lab.
• Operate equipment involved in downstream processing of production bulk fluids (e.g., tangential flow filtration, hollow-fiber filtration, sterile filtration, etc.).
• Using knowledge of bioreactors/fermentors and support equipment, apply skills to identify mechanical problems and maintain equipment.
• Understand, follow, and complete process documentation in support of GMP.
• Understand and follow safety policies as it relates to biological and chemical components and equipment to protect personnel and maintain product quality.

Education and Experience

High school degree or equivalent required. BS in Biological sciences preferred. Preference given to applicants with relevant experience in biological production and/or aseptic manufacturing.

Technical Skills and Competencies

• Basic mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
• Mammalian cell culture practices and techniques are desirable.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, computer skills and working knowledge of metric system.
• Fundamental understanding of cell growth and general lab practices is desirable.

Physical Position Requirements

• Exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, noise, live steam, temperature fluctuations, biohazards, continuous standing and lifting to a maximum of 50 lbs.
• Changes in shift start times by 1-2 hours production dependent.
• Weekend and Holiday work are scheduled.
• Secondary Gowning is a requirement for work in the aseptic laboratories.

Employment Type

Full time Regular Colleague

Unsolicited Resumes Policy

Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.

Recruiter Contact Information

Notice: Zoetis Recruiters will contact candidates via email from an address ending in @zoetis.com and may also initially connect with candidates through LinkedIn, including LinkedIn InMail. Zoetis does not use Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, or other web-based/generic email domains to communicate about job opportunities, interviews, or offers of employment. If you receive a recruitment-related email message claiming to be from Zoetis that does not come from @zoetis.com, please treat it as suspicious. For your security, do not reply, click links, open attachments, share personal or financial information, or send money in response to unexpected or questionable recruitment communications.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification.

Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system.

We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at [e-mail] to request an accommodation.

Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Legal and Immigration

All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis.

Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers.

Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact.

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Company Story

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture our 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.