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
Schedule and conduct virology assays to support manufacturing activities, product release, and compliance/stability studies while following GLP, QO and Regulatory procedures.
Hours: 1st Shift. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required. 
 
Position Responsibilities
Job level will be based on prior experience. Under supervision, the Quality Analyst 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.
·         Maintaining testing reagents and supplies
·         Assist/Perform assigned laboratory testing.
·         Understand and perform basic laboratory techniques/procedures as per training and SOPs.
·         Apply current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) to assigned work.
·         Review documentation for accuracy and completeness.
·         Compile and report laboratory test results.
·         Assist in Laboratory Investigations
·         Alert supervisory personnel of known or suspected quality problems.
·         Initiate maintenance Work Orders when needed.
·         Contribute and participate in Continuous Improvement Projects (CIP)
·         Understand company policies and procedures, i.e., Safety, SOP's, and cGMP's.
·         Learn and comply with regulatory requirements such as USDA, FDA, EU
·         Demonstrate ability to perform assigned work in a safe manner.
·         Demonstrate ability to recognize potential safety hazards.
·         Verify and validate data entry in Laboratory Information Management Systems. 
·         Participate in trouble shooting and problem solving for routine tests and processes.
·         Demonstrate technical awareness using data, good judgment, and experience.
·         Communicate effectively between departments, shifts, and employees.
 
Education and Experience Required:
·         Bachelor's degree in biological sciences/chemistry  
·         One to two years relevant experience
·         Experience with mammalian cell culture and basic virology techniques
·         Competent using Window-based applications.
 
Technical Skills and Competencies Required
Required:
·         Basic virology and microbiology techniques and knowledge. Aseptic technique,  Excellent Organization, Verbal, and Written Communication skills.
Preferred:
·         Experience working with Mammalian Cell Culture and Viral Assays, GLP documentation.
 
Physical Position Requirements
·         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

 

 

Colleague

 

 

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