Manufacturing Lab Technician - Swing Shift Monday - Friday 10:00am - 6:30pm
About The Position
Zoetis is seeking a Manufacturing Lab Technician to perform manufacturing procedures for the production of bacterial antigens. Working under moderate to minimal supervision, the technician follows Process Worksheets, Standard Operating Procedures, and USDA and Zoetis policies and guidelines. The role requires maintaining accurate documentation and records in accordance with cGMP principles, supporting a safe work environment, dependable attendance, effective communication, and mechanical troubleshooting skills. The position operates on a Monday–Friday swing shift from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Overtime and weekend or holiday work may be required. The work includes operating and maintaining fermentation and downstream processing equipment, performing in-process tests, preparing media and equipment, and cleaning and sterilizing production spaces and equipment. The role is based in Illinois.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- 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 use basic math applications, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Ability to document accurately and legibly using cGMP principles.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, including continuous standing and lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work overtime and weekends or holidays when required.
Nice To Haves
- Four years of college with a bachelor's degree in science or business administration, or four years of supervisory experience.
- At least four years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of PCs using Windows-based applications.
- Undergraduate degree or coursework in biological sciences.
- Demonstrated technical understanding of fermentor and downstream processing equipment.
- Proficiency in aseptic technique.
- Prior experience in a biological manufacturing setting.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate fermentors, centrifuges, concentrators, and various filtration equipment.
- Perform routine in-process testing using instruments such as pH meters, spectrophotometers, microscopes, and filter integrity testers.
- Weigh and prepare media to support the fermentation process.
- Prepare and autoclave ancillary equipment and media components for daily processes.
- Clean, prepare, and steam sterilize portable tanks used in production.
- Clean and disinfect manufacturing spaces and equipment according to established procedures.
- Comply with cGMP practices and documentation requirements.
- Handle materials using hand-operated and powered moving equipment.
- Perform minor maintenance on fermentation and downstream processing equipment.
- Inform the Team Leader of shop-floor issues, concerns, and possible solutions.
- Maintain good housekeeping and safe work habits; comply with safety SOPs and procedures, including MSDS guidelines, Near Miss, PPE, biohazard training, and monthly safety training.
- Work with maintenance and engineering to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
- Perform mathematical calculations and metric conversions.
- Learn and assist with completing process worksheets and log sheets.
- Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Leader.
Benefits
- $500 sign-on bonus.
- Four weeks of accrued paid vacation.
- 13 paid holidays.
- 401(k) match with company profit sharing.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Student loan repayment program.
- Health, personal, and family benefits beginning on day one.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
