What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Analyst III position at Zoetis?
Zoetis is a global animal health company dedicated to supporting customers and their businesses in ever better ways. Building on 65 years of experience, we deliver quality medicines and vaccines, complemented by diagnostic products and genetic tests and supported by a range of services. We are working every day to better understand and address the real-world challenges faced by those who raise and care for animals in ways they find truly relevant.
Our name, Zoetis (zō-EH-tis), has its root in zo, familiar in words such as zoo and zoology and derived from zoetic, meaning "pertaining to life." It signals our company's dedication to supporting the veterinarians and livestock producers everywhere who raise and care for the farm and companion animals on which we all depend on.
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. 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.
Role Description
The QO Lab Analyst position works effectively in a fast-paced, customer-oriented, team laboratory environment to analyze finished product samples prior to commercial release. This is a dynamic, growing lab within a growing manufacturing site with opportunity to learn new skills and to work cross-functionally.
- Performs, documents and record checks qualitative and quantitative assays on samples.
- The primary technologies in this lab are HPLC and dissolution.
- Interprets and evaluates data for accuracy, precision, trends, and potential GMP impact.
- Recommends and executes process improvements to continually improve laboratory performance.
- High productivity and the ability to multi-task coupled with a low error rate and attention to detail are critical characteristics of this position.
- Demonstrates flexibility/agility and engagement in a changing environment.
- The candidate is expected to display good laboratory technique to avoid cross-contamination or misidentification of samples.
- Ability to follow written procedures.
- May train others as skills and knowledge allow.
- Troubleshoot instrumentation as skills and knowledge allow.
- Participates in laboratory investigations as required.
- May participate in manufacturing QC support such as cleaning verification.
- SHIFT HOURS: 2:00pm-10:30pm. Overtime may occasionally be required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- AAS, BA/BS, or MS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related science preferred.
- Related experience in Quality Control is preferred but not required.
- Preferred experience includes GMP documentation, drug product formulation, in-plant laboratory, Incoming Inspection, SAP, LIMS, HPLC, Dissolution, use of Empower3
- Key characteristics of a successful candidate in this position: willingness and ability to learn, ability to work in a team environment, and attention to detail.
- Job duties involve occasional lifting (less than 35 lbs).
- Candidate must not be Cephalosporin/Penicillin sensitive.
