Manufacturing Laboratory Technician mAbs 1st shift 6:00am - 2:30pm Monday - Friday and Rotating Weekends.

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, Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm, 8-hour days with rotating weekends. Overtime and holidays 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, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues' careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Connected to our purpose and Core Beliefs, at Zoetis, we lead with inclusion. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) focus helps create an environment where each colleague can thrive. Our commitment to DE&I begins with our leadership team of diverse backgrounds, experiences and ethnicities, and it is demonstrated in our support of our colleagues and the animal health industry. We have nine colleague resources groups whose members spread awareness, foster inclusivity and make a positive impact on our business and communities.

Our commitment to advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has earned us recognitions as a 2024 Catalyst Award recipient and a Top 50 Company for Workplace Fairness by Fair360 (formerly DiversityInc). Zoetis has also been named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality, a Best Company for Working Parents, a Top Company for Executive Women, among many others. Learn more here.

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