Test Record Specialist - Quality Operations Microbiology Laboratory 1st Shift

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 MCL Test Record Specialist plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of laboratory test records that support product release. Under close supervision, this position is responsible for reviewing, identifying corrections, and approving routine test records and results in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, USDA, EU). The specialist also supports documentation management, assists in laboratory investigations, contributes to continuous improvement efforts, and ensures safe work practices. Effective communication across departments and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

Hours:1st shift. Overtime, weekend, and holiday work may be required.

Position Responsibilities

Under close supervision, the MCL Test Record Specialist reviews, identifies any corrections, and approves routine test records and results in compliance with all relevant SOPs and testing procedures to support product release.

• Ensure compliance with cGMP, SOPs, and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, USDA, EU).

• Review, reconcile, and approve laboratory test records and documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Compile, verify, and report test results using Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Scan, upload, and transfer test records and documents between labs and documentation areas.
• Support updates to Testing SOPs and Master Control Documents (MCDs).
• Assist in laboratory investigations and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and report quality or safety concerns to supervisory personnel.
• Demonstrate safe work practices and recognize potential hazards.
• Communicate effectively across departments and shifts.

Education and Experience

Required:

• Two years associate degree in science or
• One to two years relevant experience with relevant science-based college courses.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences/chemistry
• Experience with cGMP documentation.
• Competent using Window-based applications.

Technical Skills and Competencies Required

Required:

• Basic understanding of microbiology techniques, knowledge of cGMP documentation, excellent organization, verbal, and written communication skills

Physical Position Requirements

• Manual dexterity using hands and fingers.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision work.
• Occasional need to sit, reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to work flexible hours, work weekend and overtime

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.

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