Lead Manufacturing Laboratory Technician - mAbs

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

The ideal candidate for Lead technician (LT) will facilitate a vibrant GMP biomanufacturing environment, enabling technicians to own their process by instilling a scientific "why" culture within the Down Stream Team (DSP). The LT will aid the leadership team in providing a positive area culture by providing guidance and training support on the manufacturing floor. Other areas of involvement will include, but are not limited to, assisting with scheduling batches, batch records review, troubleshooting technical challenges, and batch release as required to meet manufacturing needs. The LT will be responsible for upholding area culture, ensuring a GMP environment, including SAP, GMP review of the batch records, audit of area documentation, implementation of effective CAPAs, and additional processes when required. LT will assist in area deviations when required to streamline executables and provide detailed summaries of floor events for manufacturing investigations. The candidate will spend a majority of their time actively participating in process, monitoring GMP, and aiding in daily escalation of events on the manufacturing floor. Area adherence to site safety policy and standards for a safe workplace are essential and will be upheld be the candidate. The LT role will report directly to the manufacturing Team Leaders.

Hours: 1st shift, to be set by the mAb leadership team (M-F, 8 hrs/day, minimum of 40 hrs/week). Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Position Responsibilities

Perform processes and operate equipment required for large-scale monoclonal antibody (mAb) production campaigns.

Employee Responsibilities:

• Ensure the daily manufacturing activities are performed and recorded under GMP compliance and per defined schedule.
• Support the team members during daily activities and coach/mentor individual as needed.
• Responsible of ensuring area cleans follow required schedule.
• Review batch records daily and the logbook weekly for the assigned area.
• Train team members on the process and sign-off the completion of the on-job training document
• Support the team in trouble-shooting process issues when applicable.
• Monitor daily the batch performance through evaluation of key parameters.
• Responsible of the on-call phone during off hours (USP activities)
• Responsible of submitting work-order for the assigned areas
• Coach colleagues on GMP documentation and ensure team compliance during execution of the batch.
• Act as a liaison between the team and the Team Lead
• Understand, follow, and complete process documentation in support of GMP.
• Ensure safety shower and eye wash station flush is maintained per required schedule.
• Understand and follow safety policies as it relates to biological and chemical components and equipment to protect personnel and maintain product quality.

Education and Experience

Minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience in biomanufacturing setting required. Preference given to applicants with relevant experience in mAb production.

The ideal candidate would possess:

• BS in Biological sciences or a related field is required, MA/MS preferred.
• Previous experience in large-scale production or laboratory scale
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize work, think critically, and take initiative.
• Ability to work well in a team environment as well as work independently with minimal supervision when needed.

Preference will be given to candidates with relevant experience in mAb production. Candidate with high school diploma and relevant experience may be considered.

Technical Skills and Competencies Required

Functional skills:

• Ability to read and follow written directions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to think critically.
• Ability to function independently when required.
• Ability to resolve conflict.
• Ability to train colleagues and lead colleagues.

Technical skills:

• Understand the mAb manufacturing process (USP, DSP, or both)
• Basic computer skills (Word and Excel)
• Proficiency in SAP
• Ability to troubleshoot.
• Knowledge in GMP environment
• Knowledge in LIMS and MODA

Desirable skills:

• Knowledge in DeltaV
• Process fundamental understanding.

Physical Position Requirements

Exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, noise, live steam, temperature fluctuations, biohazards, continuous standing and lifting to a maximum of 50 lbs.

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