3rd Shift Laboratory Technician – Fermentation Sun-Thu 10pm-6.30am

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 Lincoln and we continue to grow.

Benefits Include:

$500 sign on bonus!

Great Health Benefits from day 1!

4 weeks accrued paid vacation and 13 paid holidays

401(k) match with company profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Position Summary

Candidate will perform all tasks in regard to the Fermentation of active biological ingredients produced in Lincoln Nebraska.Colleague will learn and understand basic microbiological techniques associated with the Fermentation process. Colleague will comply with standard operating procedures and all regulatory documents.Demonstrate good communication skills using verbal, non-verbal and written skills.Utilize mechanical skills to maintain equipment and identify mechanical problems.Maintain a safe work environment as well as demonstrate reliability in attendance.

Position Responsibilities

Demonstrate safe work habits and maintain a safe work environment. Understand and comply with safety SOPs and procedures (Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) guidelines, Near Miss, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), biohazard training, Monthly Safety training, etc.).

Demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality.

Learn and understand basic microbiological techniques to prepare and maintain cultures, including inoculating, inactivating, harvesting and dispensing product as applicable to bacterial antigen production.

Learn and comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and associated documentation necessary to perform job functions.

Train in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), then demonstrate understanding and compliance.

Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills within and outside the department using verbal, written, and non-verbal skills.

Demonstrate the ability to perform mathematical calculations and metric conversions.

Learn and assist in the completion of documentation including process worksheets and log sheets.

Learn to operate, clean, and perform minor maintenance on equipment such as fermentors, seed isolators, centrifuges, filtration units.

Assist with reading and reporting testing results using scientific instruments.

Use mechanical skills to identify mechanical problems and maintain equipment.

Clean areas, as applicable, according to specific SOPs.

Obtain license and operate mobile powered material handling equipment (i.e., forklift, tank tugs, etc.).

Perform supplemental duties as assigned by supervision.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Basic mechanical skills.

Knowledge of Personal Computers using window-based applications.

Technical Skills and Competencies Required

Learn and understand basic microbiological techniques to prepare and maintain cultures, including inoculating, inactivating, harvesting and dispensing product as applicable to bacterial antigen production.

Learn to operate, clean, and perform minor maintenance on equipment such as fermentors, seed isolators, centrifuges, filtration units.

Use mechanical skills to identify mechanical problems and maintain equipment.

Assist with reading and reporting testing results using scientific instruments.

Demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality.

Learn and comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and associated documentation necessary to perform job functions.

Learn and assist in the completion of documentation including process worksheets, timecards, and log sheets.

Train in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), then demonstrate understanding and compliance.

Clean areas, as applicable, according to specific SOPs.

Demonstrate safe work habits and maintain a safe work environment. Understand and comply with safety SOPs and procedures (Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) guidelines, Near Miss, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), biohazard training, Monthly Safety training, etc.).

Demonstrate the ability to perform mathematical calculations and metric conversions.

Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills within and outside the department using verbal, written, and non-verbal skills.

Obtain license and operate mobile powered material handling equipment (i.e., forklift, tank tugs, etc.).

Perform supplemental duties as assigned by supervision.

Physical Position Requirements

Exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, noise, live steam, temperature fluctuations, biohazards, continuous standing and lifting to a maximum of 50 lbs. Weekend and holiday work may be required.