Scientist - Biologics Analytical Sciences

Zoetis is a global animal health company dedicated to supporting customers and their businesses. Building on 60 years of experience, we deliver quality medicines, biopharmaceuticals, 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 face by those who raise and care for animals in ways they find truly relevant.

Zoetis discovers, develops, and manufactures a diverse portfolio of animal health medicines, biopharmaceuticals, and vaccines designed to meet the real-world needs of veterinarians and the livestock farmers and companion animal owners they support. Zoetis has the first monoclonal antibody therapy for treating atopic dermatitis in dogs. We are currently seeking to fill a new position to support our growing biopharmaceutical portfolio.

Zoetis Veterinary Medicine Research and Development, Biological Analytical Sciences, in Kalamazoo, MI, is seeking an Analytical Scientist at the Scientist level. The successful candidate will possess a strong foundation in protein chemistry and characterization of biological molecules. The candidate will contribute to the characterization and novel method development for biological products and should have a robust understanding of the techniques and assays used for protein characterization. Agility in data analytics is highly preferred. Self-motivation, excellent problem-solving skills, communication, and an ability to work independently and within a group are essential to this role.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Characterization of biological molecules by identifying degradation pathways and defining critical quality attributes

· Design and conduct laboratory experiments including method development, validation, and transfer to partner groups. Primary techniques are capillary electrophoresis, HPLC, microplate assays, and mass spectrometry

· Maintain familiarity with scientific literature and apply new advancements to projects

· Convey complex concepts to interdisciplinary teams through oral presentations and written reports

· Collaborate with other scientists to advance the development of state-of-the-art techniques to characterize biopharmaceutical products

· Document and communicate results in electronic notebooks, technical reports, and oral presentations

Minimum Qualifications:

· BS or MS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or other related discipline, with 3+ years industry experience, preferably in the biopharmaceutical industry

· Motivated self-starter with excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills

· Experience with separation techniques including capillary electrophoresis (cIEF, CE-SDS), and HPLC (size exclusion, ion exchange, HILIC, reversed-phase) for the analysis of complex proteins.

· Understanding of protein structure, post-translational modifications, and potential sequence liabilities

· Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude toward process improvement.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Proficiency with Empower and ChemStation chromatography data systems

· Experience with mass spectrometric software: Genedata Expressionist, Mass Hunter, Xcalibur, and BioPharma Finder

· Ability to recognize anomalous or inconsistent results and interpret outcomes

· Familiarity with biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes, including cell culture, purification, and formulation

· Skills and experience in experimental design of experiments (DOE), technical problems solving, continuous improvement; deepens technical skills through exposure and continuous learning

· Knowledge of regulatory guidelines (ICH, USP) and expectations from various regulatory authorities (USDA, EMA, FDA).

About Zoetis

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues' careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.

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