Laboratory Technician - Virus Operations 1st shift 7:15am - 3:45pm

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

The successful candidate will operate within a manufacturing laboratory environment, specializing in mammalian cell culture practices and techniques. Key responsibilities include:

• Laboratory Operations: Execute and optimize mammalian cell culture protocols to ensure high-quality production outcomes.
• Compliance and Documentation: Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) by meticulously understanding, following, and completing all required process documentation.
• Safety and Quality Assurance: Implement and uphold stringent safety policies related to biological and chemical materials and equipment, ensuring the protection of personnel and the maintenance of product integrity.

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

Position Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key tasks within a manufacturing laboratory setting:

• Production Operations: Execute processes and operate equipment essential for the production of bulk viral antigens.
• Cell Culture Practices: Apply advanced cell culture techniques pertinent to viral and antibody production.
• Downstream Processing: Operate and manage equipment for downstream processing of production bulk fluids, including tangential flow filtration, hollow-fiber filtration, and sterile filtration.
• Equipment Maintenance: Utilize expertise in bioreactors, fermentors, and support equipment to identify and resolve mechanical issues, ensuring optimal equipment performance.
• Compliance and Documentation: Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) by accurately understanding, following, and completing all necessary process documentation.
• Safety and Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain rigorous safety policies related to biological and chemical materials and equipment, safeguarding personnel, and ensuring product quality.

The job level will be determined based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

Education and Experience

• Educational Background: High school diploma or equivalent required. A Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biological Sciences or additional coursework in biological sciences is preferred.
• Experience: Preference will be given to candidates with relevant experience in biological production and/or aseptic manufacturing.

Technical Skills and Competencies Required

• Mechanical and Troubleshooting Skills: Basic proficiency in mechanical operations and troubleshooting.
• Cell Culture Expertise: Familiarity with mammalian cell culture practices and techniques is desirable.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Technical Proficiency: Competent in computer skills and possessing a working knowledge of the metric system.

Physical Position Requirements

• Exposure: Potential exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, noise, live steam, temperature fluctuations, and biohazards.

Physical Demands: Continuous standing and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

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.