Laboratory Technician – Virus Operations 1st Shift

Zoetis • Lincoln, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Work in a team-oriented manufacturing laboratory setting using mammalian cell culture practices and techniques. Understand, follow, and complete process documentation in support of GMP. Understand and follow safety policies as it relates to biological and chemical components and equipment to protect personnel and maintain product quality. At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues’ careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Basic mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• computer skills
• working knowledge of metric system.

Nice To Haves

• BS in Biological sciences preferred.
• Preference given to applicants with relevant experience in biological production and/or aseptic manufacturing.
• Mammalian cell culture practices and techniques are desirable.
• Fundamental understanding of cell growth and general lab practices is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform processes and operate equipment required for production of bulk viral antigen.
• Understand and apply aseptic technique with good cell culture practices as it relates to viral and antibody production within a roller bottle lab.
• Operate equipment involved in downstream processing of production bulk fluids (e.g., tangential flow filtration, hollow-fiber filtration, sterile filtration, etc.).
• Using knowledge of bioreactors/fermentors and support equipment, apply skills to identify mechanical problems and maintain equipment.
• Understand, follow, and complete process documentation in support of GMP.
• Understand and follow safety policies as it relates to biological and chemical components and equipment to protect personnel and maintain product quality.

Benefits

• $500 Sign on Bonus
• 4 weeks accrued paid vacation
• 13 paid holidays
• 401(k) match with company profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student Loan repayment program
• Great Health, personal, and family benefits starting day 1.
• competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits
• an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees