Manufacturing Laboratory Technician - mAbs 1st shift at Zoetis in Lincoln, Nebraska
Posted in Other about 7 hours ago.
Job Description:
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 Lincoln and we continue to grow.
Benefits Include:
$500 Sign on Bonus!
Great Health Benefits from day 1!
4 weeks accrued paid vacation and 13 paid holidays.
401(k) match with company profit sharing
Tuition reimbursement
Position Summary
The desired candidate will perform tasks in a GMP laboratory setting involving upstream processes (large scale bioreactors, centrifugation, and filtration) along with downstream processes (chromatography, ultrafiltration, and nanofiltration). The candidate will be responsible for maintaining current records in accordance with GMP guidelines involving the production of monoclonal antibody (mAb). A successful candidate will exhibit curiosity and a willingness to learn, adapt with the needs of the team, and follow all safety guidelines implemented by Zoetis.
Hours: 1st shift, 7:15am - 3:45pm, weekend work required to support manufacturing needs.
5 days per week (Monday - Friday)/8-hour shift.
Position Responsibilities
Perform processes and operate equipment required for large-scale monoclonal antibody (mAb) production campaigns.
Employee Responsibilities:
- Support large-scale biological production campaigns for GMP by performing:
- Aseptic inoculation and growth of mammalian cultures of various sizes
- Operation of bioreactors/fermenters, tangential flow filtration (TFF), centrifugation, chromatography, and ultra-purification processes
- Cleaning and steam-in-place activities for equipment
- Maintain equipment and problem solve as needed.
- Understand, follow, and accurately complete process documentation to maintain a high level of product quality.
- Understand and follow safety policies.
- Work collaboratively with team members and personnel from other departments.
Education and Experience
High school degree or equivalent is required.
The ideal candidate would possess:
- BS in Biological sciences or a related field
- Previous experience in large-scale production or laboratory scale
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize work, think critically, and take initiative.
- Ability to work well in a team environment as well as work independently with minimal supervision when needed.
Technical Skills and Competencies Required
Functional skills:
- Ability to read and follow written directions.
- Ability to complete basic calculations.
- Ability to think critically.
- Ability to function independently when required.
Technical skills:
- Basic mechanical skills
- Ability to troubleshoot.
- Knowledge of the metric system
Desirable skills:
- Familiarity with mammalian cell culture practices and techniques
- Fundamental understanding of bioreactors/fermenters and/or downstream purification techniques
- Basic understanding of biological and chemical principles
- Experience with computers and various software (Unicorn, DeltaV, SAP)
- Experience within a regulated GMP environment.
Physical Position Requirement
Exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, noise, live steam, temperature fluctuations, biohazards, continuous standing and lifting to a maximum of 50 lbs.
Full time
Regular
Colleague
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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 zoetiscolleagueservices@zoetis.com 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 www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of "@zoetis.com". 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 disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.
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