Senior Associate Scientist- Biologics Process Development, Development Sciences and Technologies, VMRD

Role Summary

Senior Associate Scientist in Biologics Process Development within Zoetis Veterinary Medicine Research and Development, Development Sciences and Technologies (VMRD). Based in Kalamazoo, MI, this role focuses on analytical method development and routine testing for biologics, supporting assay development and technical problem solving. The position collaborates with cross-functional teams to generate reliable data and maintain method documentation.

Responsibilities

• Test internal development samples using HPLC/UPLC, electrophoresis, spectrophotometric, molecular and/or ligand binding assays.
• Generate, analyze, interpret, and report routine sample testing data.
• Develop and maintain internal lab method documentation, ensuring methods are up-to-date and aligned with the analytical development expectations.
• Apply technical assay expertise to provide guidance and support with method-related problems.
• Assist in troubleshooting sample or instrument failures.
• Train and mentor junior analysts on analytical method techniques and procedures.
• Document procedure and results in laboratory notebooks.
• Communicate test results with internal customers.
• Assist with internal lab ordering, logistics, and instrumentation maintenance.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree with emphasis in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Biology or a related discipline or related field with 3+ years of hands-on experience.
• Required: Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment and effectively engage with partner groups.
• Required: Attention to detail and good oral and written communication skills.
• Preferred: Master's degree preferred.
• Preferred: Experience in separation technologies including multiple modes for HPLC/UPLC and capillary electrophoresis (e.g., SEC, RP-HPLC, IEX, icIEF, CE-SDS) for protein analysis.
• Preferred: Experience in ligand-binding assays, such as ELISA for protein analysis.
• Preferred: Experience in molecular assays, such as qPCR.