Lab Technician - Seed/Cell 1st shift

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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

Work in a manufacturing laboratory setting using mammalian cell culture practices and techniques. Understand, follow, and complete process documentation in support of GMP. Understand and follow safety policies as it relates to biological and chemical components and equipment to protect personnel and maintain product quality.

Seed: Manage seed materials in SAP. Produce and maintain sufficient supply for production needs. Keep accurate inventory records of current seeds.

Hours: 1st shift 7:15am - 3:45pm. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Position Responsibilities

Perform processes and operate equipment required for production of bulk viral antigen.

Understand and apply good cell culture practices as it relates to viral and antibody production. Operate equipment involved in downstream processing of production bulk fluids (e.g., tangential flow filtration, hollow-fiber filtration, sterile filtration, etc.). Using knowledge of bioreactors/fermentors and support equipment, apply skills to identify mechanical problems and maintain equipment. Understand, follow, and complete process documentation in support of GMP. Understand and follow safety policies as it relates to biological and chemical components and equipment to protect personnel and maintain product quality.

Seed:

• Perform environmental monitoring and staging of clean rooms.
• Perform accurate cell counts.
• Manipulate roller bottles or operate and maintain bioreactors for seed production.
• Monitor and respond to BMS (Building Management System) alarms.
• Accurately document production activities on paper and in computer-based systems.
• Perform inoculation, candling, and harvest of all cells/seeds.
• Update and revise SOPs and BRs
• Manage the seed production schedule and assign resources to the scheduled production activities.
• Lead, mentor and train colleagues as needed.
• Provide department oversight as requested.

Level of the job will be determined by the successful candidate.

Education and Experience

High school degree or equivalent required. BS in Biological sciences preferred. Preference given to applicants with relevant experience in biological production and/or aseptic manufacturing with 3-5 years previous experience in manufacturing seeds/cells.

Technical Skills and Competencies Required

Basic mechanical and troubleshooting skills. Mammalian cell/Bacterial culture practices and techniques are desirable. Good communication and interpersonal skills, computer skills and working knowledge of metric system. Fundamental understanding of bioreactors/fermentors is desirable.

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

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.