Senior Associate Scientist

Position Overview

Zoetis Veterinary Medicine Research and Development in Kalamazoo, MI, is seeking a talented and motivated biologist to join our team as a Senior Associate Scientist. In this role, you will provide analytical support for vaccine development, contributing to the advancement of innovative veterinary medicines.

Job Description

This role is primarily laboratory-focused, working within a bacteriology and immunology lab environment. The main duties involve supporting ongoing research projects through hands-on laboratory work and data handling. Key tasks include preparing chemical solutions/microbiological media, organizing and processing clinical samples, performing immunological tests, clinical/diagnostic microbiology, and cultivating bacterial strains for RNA/DNA or protein isolation. Additional responsibilities include maintaining accurate data records, adhering to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards, and verifying electronic data entries.

Candidates should exhibit strong laboratory safety practices, proficiency in sterile techniques, and meticulous record-keeping in lab notebooks. The ideal applicant will be highly self-driven, possess strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities, and demonstrate the capacity to work collaboratively with others. In summary, candidates should possess competency in laboratory techniques, organizational skills, and an adaptable professional approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine bacterial culturing, media preparation, and sterile techniques.
• Process tissues and conduct immunoassays (ELISA, Western blot).
• Process clinical samples for bacterial identification
• Perform routine bacterial identification (MALDI-TOF and biochemical testing)
• Perform routine tissue culture and infection assays.
• Execute PCR, RT-PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, and protein analysis.
• Prepare reagents and manage clinical samples.
• Maintain accurate lab records and summarize assay results.
• Proactively learn new skills, prioritize tasks, and follow protocols.
• Support lab maintenance and supply management.

Basic Requirements

• Minimum: BS in biology, immunology, vaccinology, microbiology, clinical microbiology or related fields with 1-3 years' industry or clinical laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of animal infectious diseases.
• Ability to work in a collaborative setting with multiple Project Teams, Project Team Leaders and line representatives to deliver goals.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.

Technical Skills Requirements

• Excellent organ

  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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