Zoetis is the world's largest manufacturer and supplier of animal pharmaceuticals. At Zoetis in Lincoln, NE, we manufacture high-quality medicines for companion animals and livestock. Our plant has been recognized as one of 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 of 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 successful candidate will operate within a manufacturing laboratory environment, specializing in mammalian cell culture practices and techniques. Key responsibilities include:
- Laboratory Operations: Execute and optimize mammalian cell culture protocols to ensure high-quality production outcomes.
- Compliance and Documentation: Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) by meticulously understanding, following, and completing all required process documentation.
- Safety and Quality Assurance: Implement and uphold stringent safety policies related to biological and chemical materials and equipment, ensuring the protection of personnel and the maintenance of product integrity.
- Hours: 1st Shift, 7:15 AM - 3:45 PM. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.
Position Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key tasks within a manufacturing laboratory setting:
- Production Operations: Execute processes and operate equipment essential for the production of bulk viral antigens.
- Cell Culture Practices: Apply advanced cell culture techniques pertinent to viral and antibody production.
- Downstream Processing: Operate and manage equipment for downstream processing of production bulk fluids, including tangential flow filtration, hollow-fiber filtration, and sterile filtration.
- Equipment Maintenance: Utilize expertise in bioreactors, fermentors, and support equipment to identify and resolve mechanical issues, ensuring optimal equipment performance.
- Compliance and Documentation: Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) by accurately understanding, following, and completing all necessary process documentation.
- Safety and Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain rigorous safety policies related to biological and chemical materials and equipment, safeguarding personnel and ensuring product quality.
- The job level will be determined based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.
Education and Experience
- Educational Background: High school diploma or equivalent required. A Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biological Sciences or additional coursework in biological sciences is preferred.
- Experience: Preference will be given to candidates with relevant experience in biological production and/or aseptic manufacturing.
Technical Skills and Competencies Required
- Mechanical and Troubleshooting Skills: Basic proficiency in mechanical operations and troubleshooting.
- Cell Culture Expertise: Familiarity with mammalian cell culture practices and techniques is desirable.
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Technical Proficiency: Competent computer skills and a working knowledge of the metric system.
Physical Position Requirements
- Exposure: Potential exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, noise, live steam, temperature fluctuations, and biohazards.
- Physical Demands: Continuous standing and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
You should be proficient in:
- Cell Culture
- High School / GED
- Aseptic Technique
- Biochemistry
- Biological Sciences
- Biology
- Biology Lab
- Biomedical Science
- Biotechnology
- Buffer Preparation
- Cell Biology
- Centrifugation
- Chemistry
- Chemistry Lab
- Documentation
- ELISA
- Fermentation
- Gel Electrophoresis
- HPLC
- Laboratory Equipment
- Laboratory Safety
- Laboratory Science
- Life Sciences
- Media Preparation
- Microbiology
- Microbiology Lab
- Microscopy
- Molecular Biology
- PCR
- Pipetting
- Quality Control
- Sample Preparation
- Solution Preparation
- SOPs
- Spectrophotometry
- Sterile Technique
- Wet Lab
Machines & technologies you'll use:
- Bioreactor (Thermo Fisher Scientific)
- Fermenter (Thermo Fisher Scientific)
- ERP Software
- FPLC
- HPLC
- SAP
- Single Use Bioreactor
- SUB
- Unicorn Software
- Veeva Vault