Laboratory Technician – DSP 3rd Shift

Position Summary

Candidate will perform all tasks regarding the Downstream Processing of active biological ingredients produced in Lincoln, Nebraska. The role requires maintaining a safe work environment, demonstrating reliability in attendance, and learning filtration, concentration, centrifugation and chromatography of bacterial antigens. The candidate must comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and regulatory documents, use good communication skills (verbal, non‑verbal, and written), and apply mechanical skills to maintain equipment and identify mechanical problems.

• $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
• Health, personal, and family benefits starting day 1

• 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.).
• Demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality.
• Learn downstream processing techniques such as centrifugation, concentration, sterile filtration, purification through chromatography, and dispensing of bacterial antigens.
• Comply with SOPs and associated documentation necessary to perform job functions.
• Train in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and demonstrate understanding and compliance.
• Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills within and outside the department using verbal, written, and non‑verbal means.
• Perform mathematical calculations and metric conversions.
• Assist in completing 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.
• Read and report test results using scientific instruments.
• Use mechanical skills to identify mechanical problems and maintain equipment.
• Clean areas according to specific SOPs.
• Obtain license and operate mobile powered material handling equipment (e.g., forklift, tank tugs).
• Perform supplemental duties as assigned by supervision.

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required. Knowledge of a PC using window‑based applications. Grade level will depend on the experience and education level of the successful candidate.

• Understanding and execution of downstream processing: centrifugation, concentration, sterile filtration, chromatography, dispensing of bacterial antigens.
• Operate, clean, and maintain equipment such as chromatography skids, centrifuges, and filtration units.
• Mechanical troubleshooting and equipment maintenance.
• Reading and reporting test results with scientific instruments.
• Reliability in attendance and punctuality.
• Compliance with SOPs and associated documentation.
• Documentation completion: process worksheets, timecards, log sheets.
• GMP training and compliance.
• Area cleaning per SOPs.
• Safe work habits and safe environment maintenance.
• Mathematical calculations and metric conversions.
• Interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written, non‑verbal).
• Licensing and operation of mobile powered material handling equipment (e.g., forklift, tank tugs).
• Supplemental duties as assigned by supervision.

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

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, 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 zoeti 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 non‑immigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers.

Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact.