Lab Technician – Microbiology Team Technician 1st shift

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

Perform routine microbiological testing within the microbiology control laboratory according to GLP, regulatory and standard operating procedures. Specific test methods may include but not limited to bacterial inactivation, sterility, absence of mycoplasma, myco PCR, moisture testing, bioburden, growth promotion and microbial limits.

Hours: 1st shift. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Position Responsibilities

Under close supervision, the Laboratory Technician will perform routine laboratory procedures using aseptic technique, in compliance with specifications in all Standard Operating Procedures and Standard Test Procedures used to support testing and release of product.

• Perform a variety of bacterial based assays including inactivation, absence of mycoplasma, bioburden, M bovis potency, sterility moisture analysis, microbial limits and other various biological tests as needed.
• Maintain critical reagent inventory including preparation and inventory management.
• Conduct laboratory investigation and determine appropriate CAPA.
• Monitor processes and alert supervisory personnel of known or suspected quality problems.
• Practice basic aseptic laboratory procedures as per training and SOPs.
• Apply Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to assigned work.
• Learn and demonstrate understanding of basic sterilization principles.
• Learn and comply with regulatory requirements such as USDA, FDA, EU
• Assist in inventory management of laboratory supplies.

Education and Experience

Required:

• Two years associate degree in science or
• One to two years relevant experience with relevant science-based college courses.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences
• Experience with aseptic manufacturing environments.
• Competent using Window-based applications, specifically MODA, SAP, LIMS, Process Runner, and Excel

Technical Skills and Competencies Required

Required:

• Basic Aseptic technique, Excellent Organization, Verbal, and Written Communication skills, understanding of aseptic operation and microbiology.

Preferred:

• Experience with aseptic practices and aseptic manufacturing areas, Knowledge of MODA SAP, LIMS, Process Runner, and Microsoft Excel.

Physical Position Requirements

• Ability to lift 20-50 pounds routinely, withstand long periods of standing, exposure to temperature. Manual dexterity using hands and fingers.
• Withstand long periods of standing.
• Exposure to high temperatures (autoclaves) occasional need to sit, reach with hands and arms.
• Manual dexterity using hands and fingers.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision work.
• Occasional need to sit, reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to work flexible hours, work weekend and overtime

Full time

Regular

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