Test Record Specialist – QO Virology Laboratory

** 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 Bonus4 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
** Review, approve, reconcile, and scan virology assay test records to support manufacturing activities, product release, and compliance/stability studies while following GLP, QO and Regulatory procedures.
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* Hours:

1st Shift. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.
**** Position Responsibilities
** Under close supervision, the VCL Test Record Specialist will perform routine test record and result reviews, corrections, and approvals in compliance with specifications in all Standard Operating Procedures and Standard Test Procedures used to support testing and release of product.
* Apply current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) to assigned work.
* Review documentation for accuracy and completeness.
* Compile and report laboratory test results.
* Reconcile test records per controlled document procedures.
* Scan and upload completed test records as necessary.
* Update Testing SOPs and Test Records (MCDs)
* Assist in Laboratory Investigations
* Alert supervisory personnel of known or suspected quality problems.
* 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
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* Required:

* Two years associate degree in science or
* One to two years relevant experience with relevant science-based college courses.

Preferred:
* Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences/chemistry
* Experience with cGMP documentation
* Competent using Window-based applications.
** Technical Skills and Competencies Required
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* Required:

Basic virology and microbiology techniques and knowledge, cGMP documentation,  Excellent Organization, Verbal and Written Communication skills

Preferred:

Experience working with Mammalian Cell Culture and Viral Assays
** 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

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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.…