Sterilization Technician - B1 Tank Operations 2nd Shift 1:30pm - 10:00pm

Zoetis•Lincoln, NE

About The Position

Zoetis manufactures animal pharmaceuticals at its Lincoln, Nebraska site. The Sterilization Technician assembles, cleans, decontaminates, and sterilizes portable tanks, tank parts, and related production equipment for use in B1 bio-manufacturing. The technician trains in all functions of the B1 Tank Sterilization department and performs other duties as assigned. The role requires following and completing GMP process documentation, maintaining equipment and facilities in proper working order, and complying with safety policies for biological and chemical components and equipment to protect personnel and product quality. Technicians maintain accurate records and communicate status, issues, and handoffs clearly. This is a regular, full-time, second-shift position, scheduled from 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required. The work involves exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, noise, live steam, temperature fluctuations, and biohazards, as well as continuous standing and lifting up to 50 pounds. Required PPE may include gowning, gloves, face and eye protection, and a respirator if applicable.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent required.
Ability to train in and perform all functions of the B1 Tank Sterilization department.
Ability to assemble, clean, decontaminate, and sterilize portable tanks, tank parts, and related production equipment.
Ability to read, understand, follow, and complete GMP documentation with strong attention to detail and right-first-time execution.
Ability to maintain equipment and facilities in proper working order, including basic care and housekeeping/5S, and to report issues promptly.
Knowledge of and consistent compliance with safety policies relating to biological and chemical components and equipment.
Ability to maintain accurate records and communicate status, issues, and handoffs clearly.
High attention to detail.
Good mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Computer skills and working knowledge of the metric system.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift or move equipment and parts within site-defined limits; lifting up to 50 pounds is specified.
Ability to wear required PPE, including gowning, gloves, face/eye protection, and a respirator if applicable.
Willingness to work the assigned shift and overtime, weekends, or holidays as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in GMP manufacturing, sterile operations, sanitation, or equipment preparation and assembly.
Familiarity with cleanroom behaviors, contamination control, and basic aseptic principles.

Responsibilities

Train in and perform all functions of the B1 Tank Sterilization department and complete other duties as assigned.
Assemble, clean, decontaminate, and sterilize portable tanks, tank parts, and related production equipment for bio-manufacturing.
Prepare production equipment for cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization.
Read, understand, follow, and complete GMP documentation, including SOPs, batch and cleaning records, and logbooks.
Maintain equipment and facilities in proper working order through basic care and housekeeping/5S, and report issues promptly.
Follow safety policies for biological and chemical components and equipment.
Maintain accurate paper and/or electronic records and communicate status, issues, and handoffs clearly.
Inspect equipment for damage, wear, missing parts, and cleanliness; document and escalate findings according to procedure.