Laboratory Technician DSP 2nd Shift

Zoetis is the worlds 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 Nebraskas 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

Candidate will perform all tasks in regard to the Fermentation and Downstream Processing of active biological ingredients produced in Lincoln Nebraska. Colleague will learn and understand basic microbiological techniques associated with Fermentation and Downstream Processing duties such as filtration concentration and chromatography. Colleague will comply with standard operating procedures and all regulatory documents. Demonstrate good communication skills using verbal non-verbal and written skills. Utilize mechanical skills to maintain equipment and identify mechanical problems. Maintain a safe work environment as well as demonstrate reliability in attendance.

Hours : 2nd Shift Monday Friday 2 : 00pm 10 : 30pm. Overtime weekend and holiday work may be required.

Position Responsibilities

• 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.)
• Demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality.
• Learn and understand basic microbiological techniques to prepare and maintain cultures including inoculating inactivating harvesting and dispensing product as applicable to bacterial antigen production.
• Learn and comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and associated documentation necessary to perform job functions.
• Train in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) then demonstrate understanding and compliance.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills within and outside the department using verbal written and non-verbal skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform mathematical calculations and metric conversions.
• Learn and assist in the completion of documentation including process worksheets and log sheets.
• Learn to operate clean and perform minor maintenance on equipment such as fermentors seed isolators centrifuges filtration units.
• Assist with reading and reporting testing results using scientific instruments.
• Use mechanical skills to identify mechanical problems and maintain equipment.
• Clean areas as applicable according to specific SOPs
• Obtain license and operate mobile powered material handling equipment (i.e. forklift tank tugs etc.)
• Perform supplemental duties as assigned by supervision.

Education and Experience

Technical Skills and Competencies Required

Physical Position Requirements

Exposure to chemicals fumes odors noise live steam temperature fluctuations biohazards continuous standing and lifting to a maximum of 50 lbs. Weekend and holiday work may be required.

Full time

Regular

Colleague

Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party such as an Agency recruiter including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address fax machine or email address directly to Zoetis employees or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved / engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.

Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation age gender identity or gender expression national origin disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following : (1) our company website at site or (2) via email to / from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of @. In addition Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and / or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be addition Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Anti Money Laundering,Cluster,AJAX,Jpa,Ethernet,Fire And Safety Engineering

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1