Sterilization Technician - Small Equipment 1st Shift 6:30am - 3:00pm

Zoetis Equipment Sterilization Position

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

Perform Equipment Sterilization functions in ABI manufacturing. Using cGMP techniques, clean, prepare, and sterilize small equipment in support of Media Prep, Bacterial, and Viral production. Demonstrate good housekeeping practices. Fill out process specific documents accurately and completely. Follow Standard Operating Procedures. Train and apply cGMP to assigned work. Read and follow MSDS guidelines.

Hours: 1st Shift, 6:30am - 3:00pm. Overtime, weekend, and holidays may be required.

Position Responsibilities

• Work in a safe, clean, and organized manner
• Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including respirators.
• Process and clean small equipment.
• Sterilize equipment for use throughout site.
• Learn and comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)
• Use all types of communication (i.e., verbal, phone, e-mail) in dealing with customers, peers, and Team Leader while maintaining a positive and professional attitude as required in the daily operation of the department.
• Respond to requests from customers for supplies and information in a courteous and timely manner.
• Demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality.
• Complete concise, accurate, and timely documentation

Education and Experience

High School Degree or equivalent required. General understanding of microbiology and cGMP preferred.

Technical Skills and Competencies Required

• Mechanical aptitude
• Basic Microsoft application and computer skills
• Ability to recognize product quality issues based on company guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Add, Subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure.
• Demonstrates good listening skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to work in a team environment.
• Expresses a positive attitude.
• Shows respect for co-workers.
• Working knowledge of metric system

Physical Position Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. routinely.
• Manual dexterity using hands and fingers.
• Constant standing for extended periods of time
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Frequent need to sit, kneel, crouch and climb.
• Exposure to temperature variation, disagreeable odors, caustic/hazardous chemicals, noise