Scientist/Senior Scientist at Zoetis

Charles City, Iowa, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Animal Health, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

BS in biology, animal science, immunology, bacteriology, bioengineering, or related biotechnology fields with 3-5 years’ experience in relevant process development or manufacturing (MS or PhD with commensurate experience also acceptable)
Desirable: Experience in bacterial propagation, cell culture, vaccine development, analytical and immunology methods
Preferred: Experience working in GMP/GLP environments and bioprocessing
Excellent organizational and communication skills, including scientific writing and data presentation
Self-motivated, collaborative, and able to work effectively in a global, multi-disciplinary team
Hands-on experience with sterile bacterial culture and independent lab operation
Critical scientific thinking with openness to new technologies and process improvements
Familiarity with quality regulated environments and process optimization

Responsibilities

Apply knowledge of bacteriology, biological, analytical, and process optimization principles to improve manufacturing efficiency and capacity
Conduct laboratory experiments at scales ranging from bench to commercial quantities, focusing on process innovation and efficiency gains
Document experiments and results in electronic laboratory notebooks and reports in accordance with GMP quality management systems
Assess and implement novel equipment, methods, and procedures to enhance existing manufacturing processes
Participate in cross-functional project teams driving licensing, supply strategy, and commercial readiness of animal health biologics
Support strategic decision-making through data-driven insights on process improvements impacting supply and cost
Collaborate extensively with colleagues in Global Manufacturing Technology, Global Biologics Research, Quality, Regulatory, and manufacturing operations
Interact with global colleagues to ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory standards
Contribute to process improvement programs that enable supply capacity expansion and portfolio growth

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

BacteriologyProcess OptimizationBiologics ManufacturingGMPScale-upAnalytical MethodsYield ImprovementCycle Time Reduction

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the location for this position?

The position is based in Charles City, Iowa, USA, with frequent interactions with Zoetis’ R&D headquarters in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA, and other global manufacturing sites.

What education and experience are required for this role?

A minimum of BS in biology, animal science, immunology, bacteriology, bioengineering, or related biotechnology fields with 3-5 years’ experience in relevant process development or manufacturing is required; MS or PhD with commensurate experience is also acceptable.

What technical skills are needed for this Scientist/Senior Scientist position?

Excellent organizational and communication skills, including scientific writing and data presentation, are required.

What is the employment duration for this role?

This is a term position with an intended duration of 2 years.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.