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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 the Lincoln community. We are a clean, modern site that continues to innovate and grow.
Benefits Include:
$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.
Position Summary
This position will support manufacturing in vivo potency and safety testing for product release and manufacturing investigations. The incumbent's responsibility includes performing in vivo testing procedures, data collection, data audits, data entry/verification, some general care and husbandry of laboratory animals, performing test method investigations.
Hours: 1st shift, 7:00am - 3:30pm. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.
Position Responsibilities
- Perform routine laboratory testing.
- Test set-up / data audit/ data validation
- Proficient with all injections [vaccinations / inoculations (IM, SQ, IP, ICr, IV), treatments (IM, SQ, orally, IV, topically)] and blood collections by all routes, as directed.
- Proficient with challenge techniques and post-challenge observations
- Maintain required documentation for laboratory animal procedures (i.e., ACUPs, LIMS, SOPs)
- Perform laboratory animal testing associated with projects.
- Trouble shooting and problem solving for assays and processes.
- Demonstrate integrity through the use of data, good judgment, and experience to make decisions.
- Perform the review of departmental SOPs.
- Perform animal welfare related actions.
- Assist with/perform experiments (i.e., research, 3Rs), as directed.
- Maintain animal procurement/disposition, as directed.
- Interact with interdepartmental customers such as Manufacturing, Central Services and Quality Assurance
- Assist supervisor with daily decisions using data, good judgment, and experience.
Education and Experience
- Minimum high school graduate (or equivalent) and
- Minimum 0 - 4 years of in vivo laboratory experience and
0 - 3+ years of industry quality control experience
Preferred Candidate Qualifications:
- American Association of Laboratory Animal Scientist Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) certification
- 4-year degree in biological sciences/chemistry
- Working knowledge of Animal Welfare, USDA, FDA, and international regulations
- Competent with computer using Window-based applications.
Technical Skills and Competencies Required
Language/Interpersonal Abilities:
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills.
- Capable of writing detailed memos, monthly reports, and operational procedures
- Demonstrated ability to self-motivate and time management.
- Ability to develop and enhance a teamwork atmosphere.
- Ability to confidentially handle employee and company information.
Mathematical Skills:
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
- Ability to complete assay records and calculations using basic math.
- Understanding of the metric system
- Understanding of basic statistics (mean, standard deviation, relative standard deviation etc.)
Reasoning Ability
- Ability to solve practical problems with a variety of concrete variables.
- Ability to make logical decisions concerning team and department issues.
- Ability to make laboratory decisions in absence of supervision.
- Ability to recognize product quality issues based on company guidelines.
Physical Position Requirements
Physical Position Requirements
The physical demands described here are those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the principle duties of this job.
- Manual dexterity using hands and fingers.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision work.
- Ability to withstand long periods of standing, exposure to temperature variations, disagreeable odors.
- Ability to routinely lift up to 50lbs.
- Immunizations required.
- Frequent need to sit, kneel, crouch, and climb; reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to work flexible hours, overtime and weekend work required.
- Valid driver's license required.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing principle duties of this job.
Noted personal protective equipment (PPE) must be utilized while on the job.
● Exposure to temperature variations.
● Disagreeable odors and dust -------------------- Dust mask may be required in certain areas.
● Constant standing; potential animal bites and scratches.
● High noise levels --------------------------------- Hearing protection required in certain areas or rooms.
● Exposure to flying objects and liquids -------- Safety glasses required.
● ANSI 75 Safety shoes required.
● Exposure to cleaning agents and chemicals - Apron, rubber gloves and face shield when handling.
About Zoetis
At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues' careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Connected to our purpose and Core Beliefs, at Zoetis, we lead with inclusion. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) focus helps create an environment where each colleague can thrive. Our commitment to DE&I begins with our leadership team of diverse backgrounds, experiences and ethnicities, and it is demonstrated in our support of our colleagues and the animal health industry. We have nine colleague resources groups whose members spread awareness, foster inclusivity and make a positive impact on our business and communities.
Our commitment to advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has earned us recognitions as a 2024 Catalyst Award recipient and a Top 50 Company for Workplace Fairness by Fair360 (formerly DiversityInc). Zoetis has also been named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality, a Best Company for Working Parents, a Top Company for Executive Women, among many others. Learn more here.
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