Senior Associate Scientist/Scientist – DST FAST

Zoetis is a global leader in animal health, committed to supporting customers and their businesses. With over 60 years of expertise, we provide high-quality medicines, biopharmaceuticals, and vaccines, along with diagnostic products and genetic tests, all backed by a comprehensive range of services. Every day, we strive to better understand and address the real-world challenges of those who raise and care for animals in meaningful and impactful ways.

Position Overview
Zoetis Veterinary Medicine Research and Development, located in Kalamazoo, MI, is seeking a skilled and motivated analytical chemist to join our team as a Senior Associate Scientist or Scientist. This role provides analytical support for pharmaceutical active ingredients and drug products, aiding in the development of innovative veterinary medicines.

Key Responsibilities

• Execution of analytical methods for characterization of drug substance and drug product.
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams such as formulation, chemistry, safety sciences, regulatory, quality, and manufacturing groups.
• Author, review, and archive technical documents, including test procedures, method validation plans, protocols, reports, stability data, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Chemistry, Laboratory Sciences, or a related discipline, with 3+ years of industry experience, ideally within the pharmaceutical sector

OR

• Master’s degree (MS) in Chemistry, Laboratory Sciences, or a related discipline, ideally within the pharmaceutical sector
• Experience in executing HPLC assays.
• Experience with Empower software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to design, execute, and interpret experimental data, with a clear understanding of project objectives and priorities.
• Proven ability to identify and resolve technical challenges during experimentation.
• Strong commitment to safety, incorporating it into daily planning and laboratory activities.
• Proficiency in effectively communicating technical information, both orally and in writing, including clear and concise reports and presentations.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships within the team and across departments to achieve shared goals.
• Motivated and detail-oriented scientist with a technical background in analytical chemistry
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills, the ability to prioritize tasks, and a commitment to fostering teamwork and collaboration.

Full time

Regular

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