Cleaning Validation Analyst

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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 Lincoln and we continue to grow.

Benefits Include : $500 Sign on Bonus

$500 Sign on Bonus

Great Health Benefits from day 1!

4 weeks accrued paid vacation and 13 paid holidays.

401(k) match with company profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Position Summary

The Cleaning Validation Analyst is responsible for sampling and testing activities that support the cleaning validation program for the pharmaceutical and biological operational areas at the Lincoln manufacturing site.

Primary responsibilitites include the physical collection of samples from manufacturing equipment and analytical chemistry testing utilizing High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS), UV / Vis, and Total Organic Carbon (TOC) instrumention.

Additional responsibilities include writing task reports, developing protocols, and assisting with other administrative and documenation activities such as database entry, SOP updates, and investigation reports.

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

Position Responsibilities

Obtain samples from manufacturing equipment as outlined in Cleaning Validation protocols.

Preparation and analysis of samples using HPLC, AA, UV / Vis, and TOC according to Standard Test Procedures

Documentation of laboratory results and data review utilizing Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)

Maintain cGMP compliance with department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Zoetis Quality Standards, and 21CFR, EU and other regulatory guidelines.

Assist with the development of cleaning validation protocols and write validation task reports.

Assist with scheduling and other administration duties such as database maintenance, SOP updates, and investigation reports.

Assist with analytical method validation.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications : 2 or 4-year degree / certificate in a science-based field with analytical laboratory experience.

Preferred Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field with knowledge or direct experience using HPLC, AA, TOC, and UV / Vis instrumentation.

Technical Skills Requirements

Minimum Technical Skills / Competencies :

Physical ability to collect samples from manufacturing equipment.

Ability to perform analytical chemistry assays following Standard Test Procedures

Familiarity of cGMPs and cGLPs

Verbal and written communication skills (fluent in English)

Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Organization skills

Attention to detail.

Preferred Technical Skills / Competencies :

Prior analytical laboratory experience with proficiency using HPLC, AA, TOC, and UV / Vis instrumentation.

Experience with Waters Empower Chromatography Data System

Functional knowledge of FDA / EU guidelines as they relate to cleaning validation.

Technical writing skills

Ability to establish appropriate timelines to meet key milestones with minimal supervision.

Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.

Physical Position Requirements

This position requires general mobility when collecting samples which may include reaching overhead, squatting, and occasional use of a step ladder.

Ability to lift materials up to 15 lbs.

Occasional off-shift and weekend hours

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