Quality Technician/Analyst - Microbiology Team

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.

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.

Summary Schedule and conduct Environmental Monitoring to support manufacturing activities and for product release while following GLP (Good Laboratory Practices), QO (Quality Organization) and Regulatory procedures. Prepare media for Quality Control testing to support manufacturing activities and for product release while following batch records, QO, and GLP procedures. Perform sterility testing, water sample testing, moisture analysis, and other various biological tests as needed. Perform routine glassware and apparatus preparation, washing, and sterilization in compliance with specified Standard Operating Procedure. Hours: 1st Shift. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.

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. ·         Prepare aseptic and non-aseptic media for other groups within QO. ·         Perform Environmental Monitoring in production areas. ·         Perform Water Testing of production areas. ·         Monitor processes and alert supervisory personnel of known or suspected quality problems. ·         Practice basic aseptic laboratory procedures as per training and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) ·         Apply (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 ·         Perform sterility testing, water sample testing, moisture analysis, and other various biological tests as needed. ·         Assist in inventory management of laboratory supplies, assist in the equipment preparation and sterilization for laboratories as needed. ·         Routine glassware  and apparatus preparation, washing of glassware. ·         Decontaminate materials from laboratories via autoclave sterilization. ·         Sterilize glassware and other materials for use in laboratories. ·         Pick-up and delivery of laboratory equipment and glassware for cleaning and sterilization based on several communication channels and schedules    Education and Experience Required: ·         Two years associate degree in science or  ·         One to two years of relevant experience with relevant science-based college courses. Preferred: ·         Bachelor's degree in biological sciences/chemistry ·         Experience with aseptic manufacturing environments ·         Competent use of 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, Experience in dishwasher and autoclave operation beneficial. ·         Basic 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