Laboratory Technician – DSP 3rd Shift Sunday – Thursday 10:00pm – 6:30am

Zoetis•Lincoln, NE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This position will perform all tasks in regard to the Downstream Processing of active biological ingredients produced in Lincoln Nebraska. The candidate will be required to maintain a safe work environment as well demonstrate reliability in attendance. They will learn and understand filtration, concentration, centrifugation, and chromatography of bacterial antigens. The 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.

Requirements

Minimum high school degree or equivalent required.
Knowledge of PC using window-based application.
Learn and understand downstream processing techniques such as centrifugation, concentration, sterile filtration, purification through chromatography and dispensing of bacterial antigens.
Learn to operate, clean, and perform minor maintenance on equipment such as chromatography skids, centrifuges, and filtration units.
Use mechanical skills to identify mechanical problems and maintain equipment.
Assist with reading and reporting test 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.

Nice To Haves

Grade level of position will depend on the experience and education level of successful candidate.

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 downstream processing techniques such as centrifugation, concentration, sterile filtration, purification through chromatography and dispensing of bacterial antigens.
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 test 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.