Quality Scientist

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:

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

Perform microbiological laboratory procedures in compliance with specifications in Standard Operating Procedures and regulatory guidelines used to support testing and release of product. Additional duties could include microbial assay transfer, validation and troubleshooting, proven ability to train team members, project management and report writing.

Hours: 1st shift. May require evening and weekend support.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform complex routine laboratory testing independently.
• Interact with interdepartmental customers such as Manufacturing, Regulatory, and Quality Assurance
• Perform laboratory testing associated with transfer projects.
• Perform trouble shooting and problem solving for routine tests and processes.
• Demonstrate expertise and participate in laboratory responsibilities, including training, paperwork review and approval and laboratory investigation support.
• Assist supervisor with daily decision-making using data, good judgment, and experience.
• Work with Maintenance and Engineering to improve laboratory and equipment operation.
• Proceduralize processes using standard work concepts.
• Participate in outline reviews as a SME reviewer, provide SAP data extracts and perform routine data analytics using basic statistical analysis.
• Provide support for routine laboratory activities outside of testing including LEAN projects and Critical Reagent Management.

Technical Skills and Competencies

Required:

• Understanding of Biological and Chemical Processes common to Quality Control Testing
• Understanding of Biological Regulatory Requirements
• Self-starter, able to prioritize work and work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Complete calculations using basic math.
• Understand metric system and basic statistics.
• 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.
• Ability to train colleagues on both basic fundamentals and technical aspects of microbiological assays.
• Excellent verbal/written communication, organizational and interpersonal skills

Preferred:

• Advance understanding of microbiology
• Existing knowledge of USDA and EP requirements associated with Quality Control assay development and testing.
• Proven project and time management experience including technical writing of protocols and reports.

Education and Experience

• Preferred MS or equivalent in Biological Sciences or closely related field and 3-5 years’ experience in a microbiology laboratory
• B.S. or equivalent in Biological Sciences or closely related field and 5+ years’ experience in a microbiological laboratory
• Associate degree in biological sciences or closely related field and 10+ years’ experience in a microbiological laboratory
• Experience performing / troubleshooting / developing microbiological Assays.
• Exceptional Organizational, Communication and Interpersonal skills.

Technical Skills and Competencies Required

Required:

• Basic Aseptic technique, Excellent Organization, Verbal, and Written Communication skills
• Basic understanding of aseptic operation and microbiology.

Preferred:

• Experience with aseptic practices and aseptic manufacturing areas, Knowledge of MODA SAP, LIMS, Process Runner, and Microsoft Excel.

Physical Position Requirements

• Ability to lift 20-50 pounds routinely, withstand long periods of standing, exposure to temperature. Manual dexterity using hands and fingers.
• Withstand long periods of standing.
• 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

Regular

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