Test Record Specialist – Quality Operations Microbiology Laboratory 1st Shift

Zoetis

  • Lincoln, NE
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
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 Bonus4 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 SummaryThe MCL Test Record Specialist plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of laboratory test records that support product release. Under close supervision, this position is responsible for reviewing, identifying corrections, and approving routine test records and results in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, USDA, EU). The specialist also supports documentation management, assists in laboratory investigations, contributes to continuous improvement efforts, and ensures safe work practices. Effective communication across departments and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.Hours:1st shift. Overtime, weekend, and holiday work may be required.Position ResponsibilitiesUnder close supervision, the MCL Test Record Specialist reviews, identifies any corrections, and approves routine test records and results in compliance with all relevant SOPs and testing procedures to support product release.
  • Ensure compliance with cGMP, SOPs, and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, USDA, EU).
  • Review, reconcile, and approve laboratory test records and documentation for accuracy and completeness.
  • Compile, verify, and report test results using Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
  • Scan, upload, and transfer test records and documents between labs and documentation areas.
  • Support updates to Testing SOPs and Master Control Documents (MCDs).
  • Assist in laboratory investigations and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Identify and report quality or safety concerns to supervisory personnel.
  • Demonstrate safe work practices and recognize potential hazards.
  • Communicate effectively across departments and shifts.
Education and ExperienceRequired:
  • Two years associate degree in science or
  • One to two years relevant experience with relevant science-based college courses.
Preferred:
  • Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences/chemistry
  • Experience with cGMP documentation.
  • Competent using Window-based applications.
Technical Skills and Competencies RequiredRequired:
  • Basic understanding of microbiology techniques, knowledge of cGMP documentation, excellent organization, verbal, and written communication skills
Physical Position Requirements
  • 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 timeRegularColleagueAny unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.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 gender 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. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at zoetiscolleagueservices@zoetis.com 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 nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of “@zoetis.com”. In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.

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