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 candidate will work in a manufacturing laboratory setting in support of a large-scale biological production campaign. The candidate will use mammalian cell culture techniques as well as purification techniques (centrifugation, chromatography, ultrafiltration, and nanofiltration) processes. The candidate will follow, and complete process documentation in support of good manufacturing practices (GMP). The candidate will also understand and follow safety policies as it relates to biological components, chemical components, and equipment to protect personnel and maintain product quality.

Hours: 1st shift 7:15am - 3:45pm. 8-hour days (M-F and rotating weekends). Holiday work may be required.

Position Responsibilities

Perform processes and operate equipment required for large-scale monoclonal antibody (mAb) production campaigns.
Employee Responsibilities:

• Support large-scale biological production campaigns for GMP by performing:
  • Aseptic inoculation and growth of mammalian cultures of various sizes
  • Operation of bioreactors/fermenters, Tangential flow filtration (TFF), centrifugation, chromatography, and ultra-purification processes
  • Cleaning and steam-in-place activities for equipment
• Maintain equipment and problem solve as needed.
• Understand, follow, and accurately complete process documentation to maintain a high level of product quality.
• Understand and follow safety policies.
• Work collaboratively with members of other departments.

Education and Experience

High school degree or equivalent is required.

The ideal candidate would possess:

• BS in Biological sciences or a related field
• Previous experience in large-scale production or laboratory scale
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize work, think critically, and take initiative.
• Ability to work well in a team environment as well as work independently with minimal supervision when needed.

Preference will be given to candidates with relevant experience in biological production, aseptic manufacturing, or in a regulated environment.

Technical Skills and Competencies Required

Functional skills:

• Ability to read and follow written directions.
• Ability to complete basic calculations.
• Ability to think critically.

Technical skills:

• Basic mechanical skills
• Ability to troubleshoot.
• Knowledge of the metric system

Desirable skills:

• Mammalian cell culture practices and techniques
• Fundamental understanding of bioreactors/fermenters or downstream purification techniques
• Basic understanding of biological and chemical principles
• Experience with computers
• Experience within a regulated environment

Physical Position Requirements

Exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, noise, live steam, temperature fluctuations, biohazards, continuous standing and lifting to a maximum of 50 lbs.

About Zoetis

At Zoetis we are passionate about our customers and the animals in their care. We discover, develop and manufacture the world's most innovative and effective products for animal health-medicines, vaccines, diagnostics, genetic tests, biodevices-and we are creating the next generation of integrated solutions and services to support this evolving industry. We know our people drive our success. Our colleagues are proud of our company culture and the meaningful role we play in caring for animals. The Zoetis Core Beliefs define the commitments we make to our colleagues, customers and stakeholders every day. They have guided the creation of our award-winning workplace and our proud position as a leading partner of choice in animal health.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Our Colleagues Make the Difference, and we know their differences make Zoetis stronger. We strive to create an environment where each colleague feels valued and cared for and where we can be our best every day. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) focus and commitment begins with our leadership team of diverse backgrounds, experiences and ethnicities (50% of our executive team members are women), and it is demonstrated in our support of our colleagues and industry. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council, representing colleagues across locations, functions and communities, serve as ambassadors and champions for DE&I initiatives. In addition to the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council, Zoetis has six colleague resource groups that bring together colleagues who share similar backgrounds, experiences, or interests and work together toward goals aligned with our strategic business priorities.

Our commitment to advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has earned us recognitions as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality, a 100 Best Company for Working Mothers, a Top Company for Executive Women, among many others.

For animals. For health. For you.

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