Quality Assurance Associate Compliance Specialist

Zoetis is the worlds 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 Nebraskas 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

This position provides Quality Assurance support for Lincoln manufacturing operations supporting the biological and biopharmaceutical manufacturing process teams. This position is responsible for providing on-the-floor Quality Assurance support functions for antigen and monoclonal antibody production by performing for real-time batch record review quality assessments deviation decisions and change control activities. This position will also interface directly with regulatory agency customers and internal auditors and provide support with site and department metrics. This position reports to the B2 Quality Assurance Team Lead and will work closely with Manufacturing Materials Management / Production Scheduling Quality Operations laboratories Regulatory and Site Leadership.

Hours: 1st Shift.

Position Responsibilities

Perform routine batch record review and product release functions for assigned support areas within established timelines (e.g. at the end of the shift) ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements and product registrations.

Support review and approve deviation investigations ensuring documentation meets internal and regulatory requirements is completed within established timelines and identifies root cause.

Review and approve corrective / preventive actions ensuring effectiveness of identified actions and completion within identified timelines.

Review and approve change control for manufacturing documents and procedures ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory standards.

Provide QA support for product transfers and process improvement initiatives.

Review and approve validation protocols and reports.

Perform internal audits of manufacturing operations to ensure compliance with corporate and GMP/ regulatory requirements.

Perform inspection readiness activities and provide QA support during Corporate and Regulatory inspections.

Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience

Job level based on years of relevant experience:

For the 040-1 grade level

Associates degree

Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience at the OTE Lead level or above in Manufacturing or Quality Operations

For the 040-2 grade level

Bachelors degree

Greater than 4 years experience at an Associate Staff level position in Manufacturing or Quality Operations.

Technical Skills and Competencies Required

Minimum Qualifications:

Investigation and Problem Solving

Demonstrated technical capabilities

Ability to establish appropriate timelines to meet key milestones under minimal supervision

Knowledge of local federal and international regulations

Knowledge of human error awareness / prevention

Organization skills

Verbal and written communication skills (fluent in English)

Works effectively in a team-based environment

Ability to communicate effectively with Team Members to facilitate completion requests and review from all levels to meet all deadlines

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Attention to detail

Demonstrated ability to work with internal and external colleagues

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience with manufacturing methods for antigen production media preparation or monoclonal antibody processes.

Demonstrated knowledge of the Deviation (ETS) Change Control (ETS) ERP (SAP) and Laboratory Information Management (LIMS) systems.

Experience in change management processes manufacturing operations quality operations and/or regulatory affairs.

Previous experience with batch record review process deviation investigations and change control.

Physical Position Requirements

Lift materials up to 40lbs

Ability to sit stand and walk

Some travel may be required

Full time

Regular

Colleague

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Required Experience:

IC