Manufacturing Lab Technician Swing Shift 10 : 00am - 6 : 30pm

Zoetis is the world's largest Manufacturer and Supplier of Animal Pharmaceuticals.

At Zoetis, we manufacture high quality medicines for dogs, cats, and livestock. Looking for your chance to work for the #1 Animal Health company in the world? Zoetis is looking for the next amazing colleague to join the family.

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, perform manufacturing procedures for the production of bacterial antigens 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. Maintain a safe work environment as well demonstrate reliability in attendance. Demonstrate good communication skills using verbal, non-verbal and written skills. Utilize mechanical skills to maintain equipment and identify mechanical problems.

Hours : Swing shift, 10 : 00am - 6 : 30pm. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Position Responsibilities

• Demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality.
• Set up and operation of fermentors, centrifuge, concentrators, and various filtration equipment.
• Perform Downstream Processes as required.
• Perform routine in-process testing using various instruments such as pH meters, spectrophotometers, microscopes, and filter integrity testers.
• Perform media weigh and preparation processes to support fermentation process.
• Clean, Prepare and sterilize (autoclave) ancillary equipment and media components 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.
• Perform minor maintenance on fermentation and downstream processing equipment.
• Inform Team Leader of shop floor issues, concerns, and possible solutions.
• Demonstrate good housekeeping practices.
• Demonstrate safe work habits and maintain a safe work environment. Understand and comply with safety SOPs and procedures (Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) guidelines, Near Miss, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), biohazard training, Monthly Safety training, etc.)
• Work with maintenance and engineering to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform mathematical calculations and metric conversions.
• Learn and assist in the completion of documentation including process worksheets and log sheets.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Team Leader

Education and Experience

Preferred Qualifications :

Four years of college with a bachelor's degree in science, or Business Administration, or four years of supervisory experience. Minimum of 2 yrs. experience in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of PC using window-based applications.

Technical Skills and Competencies Required

Minimum qualifications include :

Preferred qualifications include :

Physical Position Requirements

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $18.20 / hour - $27.90 / hour. 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 includinghealthcare 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.

Full time

Regular

Colleague

Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved / engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.

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.