Lead Manufacturing Laboratory Technician – mAbs Upstream Process

Zoetis•Lincoln, NE

3d•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. 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 ideal candidate for the Lead technician (LT) position will facilitate a vibrant GMP biomanufacturing environment, enabling technicians to own their process by instilling a scientific “why” culture within the Upstream Team (USP). The LT will aid the leadership team in providing a positive area culture. The Lead technician will provide guidance and training support on the manufacturing floor. Other areas of involvement will include, but are not limited to, assisting with scheduling batches, batch records review, troubleshooting technical challenges, and batch release as required to meet manufacturing needs. The LT will be responsible for ensuring a GMP environment, including, but not limited to, SAP, daily GMP checks in area, daily audit of area documentation, implementation of effective CAPAs and execution of additional processes when required. LT will assist in area deviations when required to streamline executables and provide detailed summaries of floor events for manufacturing investigations. The candidate will spend a majority of time actively participating in the production processes and aiding in daily escalation of events on the manufacturing floor. The LT will participate in the weekend work rotation and the on-call rotation. Area adherence to site safety policy and standards for a safe workplace are essential and will be upheld by the LT. Hours: 1st shift, to be set between 6am to 6pm by the mAb leadership team (M-F, 8 hrs/day, minimum of 40 hrs/week). Position requires some weekend work and active participation in the mAbs on call rotation.

Requirements

BS in Biological sciences, MA/MS preferred.
Minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience in biomanufacturing setting required.
Candidate with high school diploma and relevant experience may be considered.
Ability to read and follow written directions.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to think critically.
Ability to function independently when required.
Ability to resolve conflict.
Ability to train colleagues and lead colleagues.
Understand the mAb manufacturing process (USP, DSP, or both)
Basic computer skills (Word and Excel)
Proficiency in SAP
Ability to troubleshoot.
Knowledge in GMP environment
Knowledge in LIMS and MODA

Nice To Haves

Preference given to applicants with relevant experience in mAb production.
Knowledge in DeltaV
Process fundamental understanding.

Responsibilities

Perform processes and operate equipment required for large-scale monoclonal antibody (mAb) production.
Ensure the daily manufacturing activities are performed and recorded under GMP compliance and per defined schedule.
Support the team members during daily activities and coach/mentor individual as needed.
Ensure area cleans follow required schedule.
Review batch records daily and the logbook weekly for the assigned area.
Train team members on the process and sign-off the completion of the on-job training document
Support the team in trouble-shooting process issues when applicable.
Monitor daily the batch performance through evaluation of key parameters.
Maintain on-call phone during off hours.
Submit work-orders for the assigned area.
Coach colleagues on GMP documentation and ensure team compliance during execution of the batch.
Act as a liaison between the team and the Team Lead
Understand, follow, and complete process documentation in support of GMP.
Ensure safety shower and eye wash station flush is maintained per required schedule.
Understand and follow safety policies as it relates to biological and chemical components and equipment to protect personnel and maintain product quality.