Quality Assurance Associate Compliance Specialist

Zoetis, Inc; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time & holidays

401(k) match with profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement & student loan

Health & family benefits from day 1

Job summary

Zoetis, Inc. in Lincoln, NE, seeks a Quality Assurance Associate Compliance Specialist to provide on-the-floor QA support for antigen and monoclonal antibody production, including real-time batch record review, deviations, and change control activities.

The role interfaces with regulatory agencies, customers, and internal auditors, supports site metrics, and reports to the B2 QA Team Lead. First shift hours; travel may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Investigation and problem solving across QA processes.
• Knowledge of local, federal, and international regulations.
• Ability to establish timelines to meet milestones with minimal supervision.
• Verbal and written communication in English; strong documentation.
• Works effectively in a team-based environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to coordinate with internal and external colleagues to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine batch record review and product release functions within established timelines.
• Support, review and approve deviation investigations with root-cause analysis.
• Review and approve corrective/preventive actions and change controls.
• Provide QA support for product transfers and process improvements.
• Review and approve validation protocols and reports.
• Conduct internal audits of manufacturing operations for GMP compliance.
• Support inspections and readiness activities during regulatory audits.
• Tackle additional QA responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Investigation & problem solving

Regulatory knowledge

Timeline management

English communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal collaboration

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

LIMS

ERP systems

Job description

Quality Assurance Associate Compliance Specialist

Oct 27, 2026

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:

• 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

This position provides Quality Assurance support for Lincoln manufacturing operations, supporting the biological and biopharmaceutical manufacturing process teams. This position is responsible for providing on-the-floor Quality Assurance support functions for antigen and monoclonal antibody production by performing for real-time batch record review, quality assessments, deviation decisions and change control activities. This position will also interface directly with regulatory agency, customers, and internal auditors, and provide support with site and department metrics. This position reports to the B2 Quality Assurance Team Lead, and will work closely with Manufacturing, Materials Management / Production Scheduling, Quality Operations laboratories, Regulatory and Site Leadership.

Hours: 1st Shift.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform routine batch record review and product release functions for assigned support areas within established timelines (e.g. at the end of the shift), ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements and product registrations.
• Support, review and approve deviation investigations, ensuring documentation meets internal and regulatory requirements, is completed within established timelines, and identifies root cause.
• Review and approve corrective / preventive actions, ensuring effectiveness of identified actions and completion within identified timelines.
• Review and approve change control for manufacturing documents and procedures, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory standards.
• Provide QA support for product transfers and process improvement initiatives.
• Review and approve validation protocols and reports.
• Perform internal audits of manufacturing operations to ensure compliance with corporate and GMP/ regulatory requirements.
• Perform inspection readiness activities and provide QA support during Corporate and Regulatory inspections.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience

Job level based on years of relevant experience:

For the 040-1 grade level

• Associates degree
• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience at the OTE Lead level or above, in Manufacturing or Quality Operations

For the 040-2 grade level

• Bachelor's degree
• Greater than 4 years' experience at an Associate Staff level position in Manufacturing or Quality Operations.

Technical Skills and Competencies Required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Investigation and Problem Solving
• Demonstrated technical capabilities
• Ability to establish appropriate timelines to meet key milestones under minimal supervision
• Knowledge of local, federal, and international regulations
• Knowledge of human error awareness / prevention
• Verbal and written communication skills (fluent in English)
• Works effectively in a team-based environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with Team Members to facilitate completion requests and review from all levels to meet all deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated ability to work with internal and external colleagues

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with manufacturing methods for antigen production, media preparation, or monoclonal antibody processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Deviation (ETS), Change Control (ETS), ERP (SAP) and Laboratory Information Management (LIMS) systems.
• Experience in change management processes, manufacturing operations, quality operations, and/or regulatory affairs.
• Previous experience with batch record review, process deviation investigations, and change control.

Physical Position Requirements

• Lift materials up to 40lbs
• Ability to sit, stand and walk
• Some travel may be required

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. 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. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of "@zoetis.com". In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.