Scientist - Assay Development

Position Summary: 

Zoetis is a leading global health company dedicated to supporting veterinarians with a unique portfolio of cutting-edge products focused on prediction, detection, prevention, and treatment of animal health conditions. Our team in Fort Collins is rapidly expanding and seeking passionate, talented, and experienced scientists to drive the development of state-of-the-art diagnostic solutions that empower veterinarians to make accurate, safe, and impactful medical decisions.

As part of the dynamic Biomarker Discovery Lab, you will collaborate closely with our Research and Development groups. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to pioneering predictive, diagnostic, monitoring, and prognostic products that improve animal care worldwide.

We are looking for motivated individuals dedicated to advancing veterinary medicine through innovation. You'll thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with exposure to diverse technologies, new product development, and multiple therapeutic areas-working across global teams and functions.

At Zoetis, we believe in "doing the right thing for the right reason," encourage open communication with "speaking up," and know that "teamwork makes the dreamwork." If you share these values and want to make a meaningful impact through collaboration and integrity, we would love to hear from you.

Position Responsibilities:

• Apply knowledge of molecular biology, biochemistry, and immunology in the design and execution of experiments to advance the development of new products.
• Develop and optimize assays for diagnostic applications while maintaining the highest standards of scientific integrity and quality-always doing the right thing for the right reason.
• Perform benchtop experiments using wet lab techniques for innovative bioassays with meticulous attention to detail and ethical standards.
• Collaborate with systems engineers to integrate hardware, software, consumables, and assays for diagnosis and monitoring, embracing teamwork to achieve seamless solutions.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams and contribute to a culture where everyone feels empowered to speak up and share ideas.
• Execute product verification and validation studies to ensure assay accuracy and reproducibility meet specifications; draft protocols and reports with accountability and thoroughness.
• Analyze data, interpret and present findings to management and stakeholders, encouraging open dialogue and feedback to promote continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records reflecting our commitment to integrity and doing the right thing for the right reason.
• Support multiple projects simultaneous

  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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