Laboratory Technician - Virus Operations

Company: Zoetis

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.

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 aseptic technique with 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.

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.

Technical Skills and Competencies Required

• Basic mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
• Mammalian cell 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.

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.

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