Laboratory Technician – Fermentation​/Down Stream Processing 2nd Shift

Position Summary

Candidate will perform all tasks in regard to the fermentation and downstream processing of active biological ingredients produced in Lincoln, NE. The colleague will learn and understand basic microbiological techniques associated with fermentation and downstream processing duties such as filtration, concentration, and chromatography. The colleague will comply with standard operating procedures and all regulatory documents, demonstrate good communication skills using verbal, non‑verbal and written skills, utilize mechanical skills to maintain equipment and identify mechanical problems, maintain a safe work environment, and demonstrate reliability in attendance.

2nd Shift, Monday – Friday 2:00pm – 10:30pm. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.

• 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 reporting, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), biohazard training, monthly safety training, etc.).
• Demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality.
• Learn and understand basic microbiological techniques to prepare and maintain cultures, including inoculating, inactivating, harvesting and dispensing product as applicable to bacterial antigen production.
• Learn and comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and associated documentation necessary to perform job functions.
• Train in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), then demonstrate understanding and compliance.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills within and outside the department using verbal, written, and non‑verbal skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform mathematical calculations and metric conversions.
• Assist in the completion of documentation, including process worksheets and log sheets.
• Operate, clean, and perform minor maintenance on equipment such as fer mentors, seed isolators, centrifuges, and filtration units.
• Assist with reading and reporting test results using scientific instruments.
• Use mechanical skills to identify mechanical problems and maintain equipment.
• Clean areas as applicable according to specific SOPs.
• Obtain a license and operate mobile‑powered material handling equipment (e.g., forklift, tank tugs).
• Perform supplemental duties as assigned by supervision.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Knowledge of personal computers using Windows‑based applications.

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

• $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.

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 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.