Lead Manufacturing Laboratory Technician - mAbs 1st Shift or Swing Shift at Zoetis in Lincoln, Nebraska

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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:



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 ideal candidate for Lead technician (LT) will facilitate a vibrant GMP biomanufacturing environment, enabling technicians to own their process by instilling a scientific "why" culture within the Down Stream Team (DSP). The LT will aid the leadership team in providing a positive area culture by providing guidance and training support on the manufacturing floor. Other areas of involvement will include, but are not limited to, assisting with scheduling batches, batch records review, troubleshooting technical challenges, and batch release are required to meet manufacturing needs. The LT will be responsible for upholding area culture, ensuring a GMP environment, including SAP, GMP review of the batch records, audit of area documentation, implementation of effective CAPAs, and additional processes when required. LT will assist in area deviations when required to streamline executables and provide detailed summaries of floor events for Manufacturing investigations. The candidate will spend a majority of their time actively participating in process, monitoring GMP, and aiding in daily escalation of events on the manufacturing floor. Area adherence to site safety policy and standards for a safe workplace are essential and will be upheld by the candidate. The LT role will report directly to the manufacturing Team Leaders.



Hours: 1st shift (6:00am - 2:30pm) / (7:15am - 3:45pm) OR Swing shift (10:30am - 7:00pm). Weekend work may be required for this position to support manufacturing needs.




5 days per week (Monday - Friday) / 8-hour shifts.




Position Responsibilities



Perform processes and operate equipment required for large-scale monoclonal antibody (mAb) production campaigns.



Employee Responsibilities:

• Ensure the daily manufacturing activities are performed and recorded under GMP compliance and per defined schedule.


• Support the team members during daily activities and coach/mentor individual as needed.


• Responsible of ensuring area cleans follow required schedule.


• Review batch records daily and the logbook weekly for the assigned area.


• Train team members on the process and sign-off the completion of the on-job training document.


• Support the team in trouble-shooting process issues when applicable.


• Monitor daily the batch performance through evaluation of key parameters.


• Responsible for the on-call phone during off hours (USP activities).


• Responsible for submitting work-orders for the assigned areas.


• Coach colleagues on GMP documentation and ensure team compliance during execution of the batch.


• Act as a liaison between the team and the Team Lead.


• Understand, follow, and complete process Documentation in support of GMP.


• Ensure safety shower and eye wash station flush is maintained per required schedule.


• Understand and follow safety policies as it relates to biological and chemical components and equipment to protect personnel and maintain product quality.

Education and Experience



BS in Biological sciences, MA/MS preferred. Minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience in biomanufacturing setting required. Preference given to applicants with relevant experience in mAb production. Candidate with high school diploma and relevant experience may be considered.



Technical Skills and Competencies Required



Functional skills:

• Ability to read and follow written directions.


• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.


• Ability to think critically.


• Ability to function independently when required.


• Ability to resolve conflict.


• Ability to train colleagues and lead colleagues.

Technical skills:

• Understand the mAb manufacturing process (USP, DSP, or both)


• Basic computer skills (Word and Excel)


• Proficiency in SAP


• Ability to troubleshoot.


• Knowledge in GMP environment


• Knowledge in LIMS and MODA

Desirable skills:

• Knowledge in DeltaV


• Process fundamental understanding.

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.


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