MODA EM Lead Technician

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 MODA EM Lead Technician is responsible for regularly reviewing and overseeing Environmental Monitoring (EM) data and plans within the environmental monitoring system, MODA. This role includes reviewing and approving updated plans and supporting EM risk assessment updates. Secondary responsibilities could require assisting with reports and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as they require updates. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and skilled in data management and compliance.

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

Position Responsibilities

The MODA EM Lead Technician will be responsible for updating and maintaining the MODA software on a regular basis. EM Risk Assessments and SOPs will also require updates to align with MODA system.

MODA System Management

• Regularly update and maintain the MODA software to ensure system accuracy and availability.
• Review EM data and MODA EM plans for accuracy, compliance, and completeness. Approve plan updates as required.
• Perform updates to test methods and revise limits for excursions based on current regulatory requirements.
• Approve MODA data entries and reconcile entries against physical batch records to ensure consistency.
• Generate, review, and distribute MODA reports for internal use and regulatory submissions.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve data quality, workflow efficiency, and system utilization.

Environmental Monitoring & Risk Management

• Assist in updating EM Risk Assessments in alignment with current data trends, practices, and regulatory expectations.
• Maintain and update SOPs related to MODA and EM processes, ensuring documentation remains current, accurate, and compliant.
• Update the Power BI Environmental Monitoring Heat Map and refine formatting as needed for clarity and usability.
• Approve Vitek MS bacterial and mold identification reports.
• Advise the Water Quality Council in the role of MCL representative.

CrossFunctional & Laboratory Support

• Collaborate closely with EM teams, plan owners, and crossfunctional stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all activities adhere to organizational policies, quality standards, and regulatory guidelines.
• Provide assistance to Media Prep, Environmental Monitoring, and Central Services West operations as needed.

Education and Experience

Required:

• Experience with MODA or similar data management/approval platforms
• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences/chemistry or related field or 1-2 years relevant experience in environmental monitoring, quality assurance or related technical field.

Preferred:

• Experience updating risk assessments, SOPs, or other regulated documents.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements in environmental monitoring

Technical Skills and Competencies Required

Required:

• Excellent organization, verbal, and professional written communication skills
• Experience in data analysis, reporting, or other quality assurance systems
• Basic understanding of aseptic operation and microbiology.
• Proficiency with Excel and Word

Preferred:

• Experience with aseptic manufacturing areas
• Knowledge of MODA or other data management systems
• Experience with change control systems

Physical Position Requirements

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift 20-50 pounds occasionally.
• Withstand long periods of sitting at a computer.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision work.
• Ability to work flexible hours, work weekend and overtime occasionally.

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.