Manufacturing Coordinator - mAbs

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

The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting various activities within mAb operations at the Lincoln Zoetis site including, but not limited to ordering, maintaining area schedule, opening and converting POs for process batches, and supporting area process as needed. The candidate selected will instill a GMP culture by understanding, following, and completing process documentation in accordance with site policies and procedures. In addition, all Zoetis colleagues are understood to adhere to site safety policies as it relates to biological/chemical components and equipment to protect personnel and maintain product quality.

Hours to be set between 7am to 7pm by the mAb leadership team (M-F, 8 hrs/day, minimum of 40 hrs/week). Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Position Responsibilities

• Maintain area production scheduling (including PO generation). Act as a liaison between mAb team personnel, site planners, warehouse colleagues, and other onsite groups to coordinate activities to ensure adherence to production schedule.
• Serve as primary contact for ordering of materials for production (Warehouse, Central Core, and Media Prep).
• Complete timely pre-approvals in electronic tracking system (ETS) for essential equipment and materials
• Assist with area cycle counts and inventory management for the area.
• Support vendor defect complaints as required.
• Understand, follow, and complete tasks/documentation in accordance with cGMP requirements.
• Provide production floor assistance when needed.
• Understand and follow all site safety policies as it relates to biological/chemical components and equipment to protect personnel and maintain product quality.

Education and Experience

BS in Biological sciences, MA/MS preferred. Preference given to applicants with relevant experience in mAb/biological production. Candidate with high school diploma and relevant experience may be considered.

Technical Skills and Competencies Required

Functional skills:

• Ability to read and follow written directions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to think critically.
• Ability to function independently, when required.
• Ability to adapt to manufacturing needs as they occur.

Technical skills:

• Basic computer skills (Word and Excel)
• Proficiency in SAP and ETS
• Ability to troubleshoot and identify creative solutions.
• Familiarity with a GMP environment

Desirable skills:

• Familiarity with biologic manufacturing process
• Knowledge in MODA, LIMS, SAP, ETS, and databasing
• Capable of becoming an effective trainer

Physical Position Requirements

Exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, noise, live steam, temperature fluctuations, biohazards, continuous standing and lifting to a maximum of 50 lbs.

Any 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.