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

Working under moderate to minimal supervision, performing manufacturing procedures for the production of bacterial antigen containing vaccines in accordance with Process Worksheets, Standard Operating Procedures, and USDA and Zoetis policies and guidelines. Maintain proper documentation and records in accordance with cGMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) principles.

Hours: 1st Shift, routinely 6:00am - 2:30pm Monday - Friday with some mandatory overtime and holidays may be required.

Position Responsibilities

· Batch Bacterin serials working within a lab environment and utilizing aseptic technique.

· Perform routine in-process testing using various instruments such as pH meters, spectrophotometers, and filter integrity testers.

· Perform media weigh out and preparation processes to support the assembly process.

· Prepare and sterilize (autoclave) ancillary equipment to support daily processes.

· Clean, prep and steam sterilize portable tanks used in the production process.

· Perform routine cleaning and disinfection of manufacturing space and equipment per established procedures.

· Comply with cGMP practices and documentation.

· Perform material handling with hand and powered moving equipment.

· Inform Team Leader of shop floor issues, concerns, and possible solutions.

· Demonstrate good housekeeping practices.

· Comply with all safety programs and procedures.

· Work with maintenance and engineering to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.

· Demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality.

· Perform other duties as assigned by Team Leader

Education and Experience

· High School graduate or equivalent required.

· Entry level position

Technical Skills and Competencies Required

· Ability to comprehend written and verbal directions.

· Ability to communicate effectively with peers and leadership.

· Ability to work effectively in a team environment which includes performing all functions involved with batching a formulated vaccine as well as material handling needs of the area.

· Ability to effectively use basic math applications (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

· Ability to document accurately and legibly using cGMP principles.

Preferred qualifications include:

· Proficient in aseptic technique

· General departmental knowledge and experience

· Prior experience in a biological manufacturing setting

Physical Position Requirements

· Ability to work flexible hours with occasional overtime.

· Ability to routinely lift 20-50 pounds.

· Ability to stand for long periods.

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $19.00 to $28.65. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the base pay target range for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

In addition to compensation, Zoetis offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the physical, emotional and financial wellbeing of our colleagues and their families including healthcare and insurance benefits beginning on day one, a 401K plan with a match and profit-sharing contribution from Zoetis, and 4 weeks of vacation.

Visit zoetisbenefits.com to learn more.

 

 

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Notice: Zoetis Recruiters will contact candidates via email from an address ending in @zoetis.com and may also initially connect with candidates through LinkedIn, including LinkedIn InMail. Zoetis does not use Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, or other web-based/generic email domains to communicate about job opportunities, interviews, or offers of employment. If you receive a recruitment-related email message claiming to be from Zoetis that does not come from @zoetis.com, please treat it as suspicious. For your security, do not reply, click links, open attachments, share personal or financial information, or send money in response to unexpected or questionable recruitment communications.

 

 

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 [email protected] 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.