Pharma Compounding Technician 1st shift Monday - Thursday 5:00am - 3:30pm OR Monday - Friday 7:[...]

Zoetis; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in animal health as a Pharma Compounding Technician. This entry-level role involves operating equipment, maintaining records, and ensuring safety in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including a sign-on bonus, paid vacation, and tuition reimbursement from day one.

Benefits

$500 Sign on Bonus

4 weeks accrued paid vacation

401(k) match with profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan repayment program

Health benefits starting day 1

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret procedures.
• Familiar with production/process flow.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate pharmaceutical compounding equipment.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Follow SOPs/cGMPs and safety procedures.

Skills

Communication

Math Skills

Mechanical Skills

Education

H.S. Diploma or equivalent

Technical school certificate

Tools

Windows based applications

Job description

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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

Work as part of a team operating a pharmaceutical compounding equipment. Operate equipment and other related tasks. Maintain accurate and concurrent documentation of all tasks completed. Maintain a positive attitude and be able to work well with others in a team environment. Demonstrate good attendance.

Hours: 1st shift, Monday - Thursday 5:00am - 3:30pm OR Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Position Responsibilities

Record Keeping and Documentation

• Maintain and complete accurate records (timecards, batch records, logbooks, etc.).

Equipment

• Operate assigned equipment, i.e., blenders, dryers, Glatt Granulators, weigh room scales, liquid vessels, etc.
• Clean production equipment and facilities.
• Operate specific in-process devices associated with the equipment, i.e., moisture analyzers, pH meters, etc.
• Operate material handling devices, electric pallet jack, manual pallet jacks, and hi-lifts.
• Apply the metric system to assigned process calculations.

SOPs / cGMPs

• Follow all SOPs/cGMPs applicable to the area.
• Apply proper housekeeping techniques.
• Follow proper dress policy.

Safety

• Practice good safety techniques in the manufacturing area, including lock-out/Tag-out procedures.
• Read and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs).
• Properly use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required per SOPs, i.e., safety shoes, safety glasses, respirators, gloves, hearing protection, etc.

Decision Making -- Demonstrated ability to:

• Follow directions either written, or oral.
• Know when to stop the process for anomalies.
• Learn to identify "out-of-spec" material.

Process

• Familiar with production/process flow.
• Know proper staging and storage location for supplies and equipment.
• Learn key terminology associated with pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Communications

• Communicate effectively with peers and supervisor.
• Apply appropriate communication techniques for teamwork.

Personal Computer Skills

Education and Experience

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent required.
• Meet the physical requirement of the job.
• Language skills - able to read and interpret procedures.
• Math Skills - ability to apply general math skills.
• Has a basic understanding of mechanical skills and has used various hand tools.
• Able to use handheld calculators.

PREFERRED CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical school certificate or 1-2 yrs. college and/or a minimum of two years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of P.C. using Windows based applications.

Physical Position Requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Learn to apply and follow good lifting techniques.
• Will be exposed to routine lifting of 20-40 lbs., and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime as needed.
• Will be exposed to tasks where climbing, sitting, crouching, reaching with arms and hands, or standing for extended periods is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Exposure to cleaning chemicals
• Exposure to loud noises.
• Exposure to temperature variations.
• Exposure to heights of up to 25 ft., e.g., tops of tanks, and tops of blenders.
  

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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing and Production

• Industries

  Manufacturing and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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