Manufacturing Laboratory Technician – mAbs 1st shift 7:15am – 3:45pm
Zoetis
- Lincoln, NE
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Support large-scale biological production campaigns for GMP by performing:
- Aseptic inoculation and growth of mammalian cultures of various sizes
- Operation of bioreactors/fermenters, tangential flow filtration (TFF), centrifugation, chromatography, and ultra-purification processes
- Cleaning and steam-in-place activities for equipment
- Maintain equipment and problem solve as needed.
- Understand, follow, and accurately complete process documentation to maintain a high level of product quality.
- Understand and follow safety policies.
- Work collaboratively with team members and personnel from other departments.
- BS in Biological sciences or a related field
- 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.
- Ability to read and follow written directions.
- Ability to complete basic calculations.
- Ability to think critically.
- Ability to function independently when required.
- Basic mechanical skills
- Ability to troubleshoot.
- Knowledge of the metric system
- Familiarity with mammalian cell culture practices and techniques
- Fundamental understanding of bioreactors/fermenters and/or downstream purification techniques
- Basic understanding of biological and chemical principles
- Experience with computers and various software (Unicorn, DeltaV, SAP)
- Experience within a regulated GMP environment