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

Zoetis; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Vacation and holidays

401(k) match with profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Health and family benefits from day 1

Job summary

Zoetis in Lincoln, NE is seeking a skilled assembler and tank sterilization technician for the B1 bio-manufacturing area. You will train across all functions, read and follow GMP documentation, and prepare tanks for cleaning and sterilization.

This full-time role requires attention to detail, good communication, and the ability to stand for long shifts, with hours 1:30 PM–10:00 PM, overtime as needed. Benefits include sign-on bonus, vacation, holidays, retirement match, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Experience with GMP manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with cleanroom principles and contamination control.
• Ability to read and follow SOPs and batch/cleaning records.
• Strong attention to detail and right-first-time execution.

Responsibilities

• Prepare production equipment (tanks and tank parts) for cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization.
• Assemble, clean, decontaminate, and sterilize portable tanks and related equipment.
• Read, understand, and complete GMP documentation with accuracy.
• Maintain equipment and facilities in proper working order; 5S housekeeping.
• Communicate status, issues, and handoffs clearly to team.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Sterile operations

Equipment prep/assembly

Attention to detail

Communication

Troubleshooting

Reading SOPs

Education

High school degree

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 Bonus4 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 SummaryAssemble 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 ResponsibilitiesCore 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; escalate 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 timeRegularColleagueAny 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.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.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.