Sterilization Technician - B1 Tank Operations 2nd Shift 1:30pm - 10:00pm

Zoetis, Inc; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off - 4 weeks vacation + 13H

401(k) match with profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Health benefits from day 1

Job summary

Zoetis in Lincoln, NE is hiring a Tank Sterilization Technician for GMP bio-manufacturing. You will assemble and sterilize portable tanks, learn all duties in the B1 Sterilization department, and follow strict process docs.

Responsibilities include cleaning, decontamination, equipment prep, and maintaining records. The role offers second shift hours (1:30–10:00 pm) with overtime potential, comprehensive benefits, and a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Prior experience in GMP manufacturing and sterile operations preferred.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow SOPs with attention to detail.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to work in a cleanroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, clean, decontaminate, and sterilize portable tanks and parts.
• Train in all functions of the B1 Tank Sterilization department and support GMP documentation.
• Maintain equipment and facilities; follow safety policies to protect personnel and product quality.
• Standards-compliant execution of tasks with right-first-time mindset.

Skills

GMP manufacturing

Sterile operations

Equipment prep/assembly

Read SOPs

Detail oriented

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Assemble and sterilize portable tanks for use in B1 bio-manufacturing. Train in all functions of the B1 Tank Sterilization department and perform other duties as assigned. Assemble and sterilize portable tank for use in B1 bio-manufacturing. Understand, follow, and complete process documentation in support of GMP. Maintain equipment and facilities in proper working order. Understand and follow safety policies as they relate to biological and chemical components and equipment to protect personnel and maintain product quality.

Hours: 2nd shift, 1:30 - 10:00 pm. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Position Responsibilities

Core requirements

• Ability to train in and perform all functions of the B1 Tank Sterilization department and complete other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrated ability to assemble, clean, decontaminate, and sterilize portable tanks, tank parts, and related production equipment for use in bio-manufacturing.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and complete GMP documentation (SOPs, batch/cleaning records, logbooks) with strong attention to detail and right-first-time execution.
• Ability to maintain equipment and facilities in proper working order, including basic care, housekeeping/5S, and reporting issues promptly.
• Knowledge of and consistent compliance with safety policies related to biological/chemical components and equipment to protect personnel and maintain product quality.
• Ability to maintain accurate records (paper and/or electronic) and communicate status, issues, and handoffs clearly.

Key job skill requirements

• Prepare production equipment (tanks and tank parts) for cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization.
• Inspect equipment for damage, wear, missing parts, and cleanliness; elevate and document findings per procedure.

Education and Experience

• High school degree or equivalent required.

Technical Skills and Competencies Required

• Prior experience in GMP manufacturing, sterile operations, sanitation, or equipment prep/assembly preferred.
• Familiarity with cleanroom behaviors, contamination control, and basic aseptic principles.
• High attention to detail.
• Good mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer skills and working knowledge of the metric system.

Physical Position Requirements

• Exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, noise, live steam, temperature fluctuations, biohazards, continuous standing and lifting to a maximum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods; lift/move equipment and parts (site-defined limits).
• Ability to wear required PPE (gowning, gloves, face/eye protection, respirator if applicable).
• Willingness to work assigned shift, overtime, weekends/holidays as business needs require.

Full time Regular Colleague

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.

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