Laboratory Jobs in Nebraska
Laboratory jobs in Nebraska are concentrated in Omaha, Lincoln, and Grand Island, where major employers such as Bryan Health, Nebraska Medicine, and CHI Health maintain active laboratory departments serving clinical, research, and public health functions. Demand is strongest in clinical laboratory science, histotechnology, and molecular diagnostics, with openings at every level from entry-level laboratory technician to senior laboratory scientist and supervisory roles. Nebraska's growing biotech corridor and expanding hospital networks have kept hiring steady across both urban medical centers and regional facilities. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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
Schedule and conduct virology assays to support manufacturing activities, product release, and compliance/stability studies while following GLP, QO and Regulatory procedures.
Hours: 1st Shift. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.
Position Responsibilities
Job level will be based on prior experience. Under supervision, the Quality Analyst will perform routine laboratory procedures using aseptic technique, in compliance with specifications in all Standard Operating Procedures and Standard Test Procedures used to support testing and release of product.
- Maintaining testing reagents and supplies
- Assist/Perform assigned laboratory testing.
- Understand and perform basic laboratory techniques/procedures as per training and SOPs.
- Apply current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) to assigned work.
- Review documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Compile and report laboratory test results.
- Assist in Laboratory Investigations
- Alert supervisory personnel of known or suspected quality problems.
- Initiate maintenance Work Orders when needed.
- Contribute and participate in Continuous Improvement Projects (CIP)
- Understand company policies and procedures, i.e., Safety, SOP's, and cGMP's.
- Learn and comply with regulatory requirements such as USDA, FDA, EU
- Demonstrate ability to perform assigned work in a safe manner.
- Demonstrate ability to recognize potential safety hazards.
- Verify and validate data entry in Laboratory Information Management Systems.
- Participate in trouble shooting and problem solving for routine tests and processes.
- Demonstrate technical awareness using data, good judgment, and experience.
- Communicate effectively between departments, shifts, and employees.
Education and Experience Required:
- Bachelor's degree in biological sciences/chemistry
- One to two years relevant experience
- Experience with mammalian cell culture and basic virology techniques
- Competent using Window-based applications.
Technical Skills and Competencies Required
Required:
- Basic virology and microbiology techniques and knowledge. Aseptic technique, Excellent Organization, Verbal, and Written Communication skills.
- Experience working with Mammalian Cell Culture and Viral Assays, GLP documentation.
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.
Regular
Colleague
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.
Notice: Zoetis Recruiters will contact candidates via email from an address ending in @zoetis.com and may also initially connect with candidates through LinkedIn , including LinkedIn InMail. Zoetis does not use Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, or other web-based/generic email domains to communicate about job opportunities, interviews, or offers of employment. If you receive a recruitment-related email message claiming to be from Zoetis that does not come from @zoetis.com , please treat it as suspicious. For your security, do not reply, click links, open attachments, share personal or financial information, or send money in response to unexpected or questionable recruitment communications.
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
Schedule and conduct virology assays to support manufacturing activities, product release, and compliance/stability studies while following GLP, QO and Regulatory procedures.
Hours: 1st Shift. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.
Position Responsibilities
Job level will be based on prior experience. Under supervision, the Quality Analyst will perform routine laboratory procedures using aseptic technique, in compliance with specifications in all Standard Operating Procedures and Standard Test Procedures used to support testing and release of product.
- Maintaining testing reagents and supplies
- Assist/Perform assigned laboratory testing.
- Understand and perform basic laboratory techniques/procedures as per training and SOPs.
- Apply current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) to assigned work.
- Review documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Compile and report laboratory test results.
- Assist in Laboratory Investigations
- Alert supervisory personnel of known or suspected quality problems.
- Initiate maintenance Work Orders when needed.
- Contribute and participate in Continuous Improvement Projects (CIP)
- Understand company policies and procedures, i.e., Safety, SOP's, and cGMP's.
- Learn and comply with regulatory requirements such as USDA, FDA, EU
- Demonstrate ability to perform assigned work in a safe manner.
- Demonstrate ability to recognize potential safety hazards.
- Verify and validate data entry in Laboratory Information Management Systems.
- Participate in trouble shooting and problem solving for routine tests and processes.
- Demonstrate technical awareness using data, good judgment, and experience.
- Communicate effectively between departments, shifts, and employees.
Education and Experience Required:
- Bachelor's degree in biological sciences/chemistry
- One to two years relevant experience
- Experience with mammalian cell culture and basic virology techniques
- Competent using Window-based applications.
Technical Skills and Competencies Required
Required:
- Basic virology and microbiology techniques and knowledge. Aseptic technique, Excellent Organization, Verbal, and Written Communication skills.
- Experience working with Mammalian Cell Culture and Viral Assays, GLP documentation.
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.
Regular
Colleague
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.
Notice: Zoetis Recruiters will contact candidates via email from an address ending in @zoetis.com and may also initially connect with candidates through LinkedIn , including LinkedIn InMail. Zoetis does not use Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, or other web-based/generic email domains to communicate about job opportunities, interviews, or offers of employment. If you receive a recruitment-related email message claiming to be from Zoetis that does not come from @zoetis.com , please treat it as suspicious. For your security, do not reply, click links, open attachments, share personal or financial information, or send money in response to unexpected or questionable recruitment communications.
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Find Laboratory JobsLaboratory Jobs by City in Nebraska
Where Nebraska roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Laboratory Job Market in Nebraska
A snapshot from current Nebraska openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What Nebraska Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in laboratory jobs across Nebraska.
- Active Nebraska laboratory license or certification recognized by the Nebraska DHHS laboratory licensure program
- ASCP, AMT, or equivalent national certification for clinical laboratory positions
- Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, chemistry, biology, or a closely related field
- Proficiency with laboratory information systems and standard diagnostic instrumentation
- Experience in a specific discipline such as hematology, microbiology, chemistry, or blood bank
- Strong quality control documentation and regulatory compliance skills under CLIA standards
Laboratory Jobs in Nebraska: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a laboratory professional in Nebraska?
Nebraska requires clinical laboratory personnel to meet credentialing standards overseen by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services under its laboratory licensure program. Most positions require completing an accredited medical laboratory science or clinical laboratory science program, followed by a national certification exam through a body such as ASCP or AMT. Histotechnologists and molecular professionals follow similar paths with discipline-specific credentials. Some Nebraska employers require state registration in addition to national certification before a candidate can work independently.
Which companies hire laboratory professionals in Nebraska?
Nebraska laboratory roles are posted by Creighton University, Bryan Health, and Zoetis and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Nebraska's largest health systems and regional hospital networks account for the majority of openings, alongside state public health laboratories and independent reference lab facilities operating in the Omaha and Lincoln metro areas.
Which Nebraska cities have the most laboratory jobs?
Omaha, Lincoln, and Papillion are the Nebraska cities with the most laboratory openings right now. Omaha leads because it hosts the state's largest academic medical centers and integrated health systems, while Lincoln's openings are driven by Bryan Health and University of Nebraska Health facilities, and smaller cities like Grand Island and Kearney see consistent demand from regional medical centers serving rural Nebraska populations.
Are there remote laboratory jobs in Nebraska?
Yes, but they're rare. Most laboratory work is hands-on and requires physical presence in a clinical, research, or industrial facility, so fully remote roles are uncommon. About 0% of laboratory openings tied to Nebraska are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to involve laboratory data analysis, reporting, quality assurance review, or laboratory information system administration rather than bench work.
How can I get hired as a laboratory professional in Nebraska with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a laboratory assistant or phlebotomy technician role at a Nebraska hospital or reference lab while completing or recently finishing an accredited program. Nebraska Medicine, Bryan Health, and CHI Health all post new-graduate and student extern positions that provide supervised clinical hours and a path to full technician status upon certification. Completing a phlebotomy or clinical lab assistant certificate from a Nebraska community college such as Southeast Community College strengthens applications before a full degree is finished.
Where can I find and apply to laboratory jobs in Nebraska?
You can find and apply to laboratory jobs in Nebraska on Migrate Mate, which lists current Nebraska openings across clinical, research, and industrial laboratory settings. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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