Laboratory Technician

States considered:
Illinois.

• $500 Sign on Bonus
• 4 weeks accrued paid vacation
• 13 paid holidays
• 401(k) match with company profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan repayment program
• Health, personal, and family benefits starting day 1

Working under moderate to minimal supervision, the employee will perform manufacturing procedures for the production of bacterial antigens in accordance with Process Worksheets, Standard Operating Procedures and USDA and Zoetis policies and guidelines. The role requires maintaining proper documentation and records in accordance with cGMP principles, ensuring a safe work environment, reliable attendance, and effective communication.

Hours:

2nd Shift, Sunday - Thursday, 2:00pm – 10:30pm. Overtime and holiday work may be required.

• Set up and operation of fer mentors, centrifuge, concentrators, and various filtration equipment.
• Perform routine in-process testing using instruments such as pH meters, spectrophotometers, microscopes, and filter integrity testers.
• Perform media weigh and preparation processes to support fermentation.
• 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 (MSDS guidelines, Near Miss, 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.

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Job grade entry level commensurate to prior experience.
• Preferred:
  Four years of college with a bachelor’s degree in science, Business Administration, or four years of supervisory experience.
• Minimum of 4 years experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Undergraduate degree or courses in biological sciences.
• Demonstrated technical understanding of fermentor and downstream processing equipment.
• Proficient in aseptic technique.
• Prior experience in a biological manufacturing setting.

• Ability to understand written and verbal directions.
• Effective communication with peers and leadership.
• Teamwork and collaborative skills.
• Basic math applications (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Accurate and legible documentation using cGMP principles.
• Knowledge of PC using Windows-based applications.

• Exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, noise, live steam, temperature fluctuations, biohazards.
• Continuous standing and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Overtime and holiday work may be required.

The U.S. base wage range for this full-time position is $19.92 to $28.64 per hour. Pay is determined by role, level, and location.

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.

All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the U.S. 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 U.S. workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact.