Manufacturing Lab Technician 2nd Shift Tuesday - Saturday 2:00pm – 10:30pm

Zoetis•White Hall, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Zoetis is the world’s largest Manufacturer and Supplier of Animal Pharmaceuticals, producing high-quality medicines for dogs, cats, and livestock. We are looking for a Manufacturing Lab Technician to join our family. This role operates under moderate to minimal supervision, performing manufacturing procedures for the production of bacterial antigens in accordance with Process Worksheets, Standard Operating Procedures, and USDA and Zoetis policies and guidelines. The technician will maintain proper documentation and records in accordance with cGMP principles, ensure a safe work environment, and demonstrate reliability in attendance. Good communication skills (verbal, non-verbal, and written) are essential, as is the ability to utilize mechanical skills to maintain equipment and identify mechanical problems. The position is for the 2nd Shift, Tuesday - Saturday, 2:00pm – 10:30pm, with potential for overtime and holiday work.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent required.
Ability to understand written and verbal directions.
Ability to communicate effectively with peers and leadership.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to effectively use basic math applications (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
Ability to document accurately and legibly using cGMP principles.
Minimum of 4 yrs. experience in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of PC using window-based applications.

Nice To Haves

Four years of college with a bachelor’s degree in science, or Business Administration, or four years of supervisory experience.
Undergraduate degree or courses in biological sciences.
Demonstrated technical understanding of fermentor and downstream processing equipment.
Proficient in aseptic technique.
Prior experience in a biological manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

Set up and operation of fermentors, centrifuge, concentrators, and various filtration equipment.
Perform routine in-process testing using various instruments such as pH meters, spectrophotometers, microscopes, and filter integrity testers.
Perform media weigh and preparation processes to support fermentation process.
Prepare and sterilize (autoclave) ancillary equipment and media components to support daily processes.
Clean, prep and steam sterilize portable tanks used in the production process.
Perform routine cleaning and disinfection of manufacturing space and equipment per established procedures.
Comply with cGMP practices and documentation.
Perform material handling with hand and powered moving equipment.
Perform minor maintenance on fermentation and downstream processing equipment.
Inform Team Leader of shop floor issues, concerns, and possible solutions.
Demonstrate good housekeeping practices.
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.).
Work with maintenance and engineering to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
Demonstrate the ability to perform mathematical calculations and metric conversions.
Learn and assist in the completion of documentation including process worksheets and log sheets.
Demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality.
Perform other duties as assigned by Team Leader.