Scientist/Senior 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 focuses on developing analytical methods for pharmaceutical active ingredients and drug products, contributing to the advancement of innovative veterinary medicines.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop analytical methods for the characterization of drug substances and drug products.
• Serve as the analytical representative on project teams.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, collaborating 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).
• Support the preparation and writing of regulatory filings.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Chemistry, Laboratory Sciences, or a related discipline, with 7+ years of industry experience, ideally within the pharmaceutical industry

Or

• Master’s degree (MS) in Chemistry, Laboratory Sciences, or a related discipline, with 6+ years of industry experience, ideally within the pharmaceutical industry

Or

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry or a closely related discipline, with industry experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience in executing HPLC assays.
• Experience with Empower software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in developing and executing HPLC assays, with a proven track record in analytical problem solving. 
• 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.
• Experience with Empower software.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships within the team and across departments to achieve shared goals.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with modern analytical techniques and instrumentation commonly used in the pharmaceutical industry (e.g., U/HPLC).
• Basic understanding of the pharmaceutical development process.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proactive and detail-oriented scientist with a technical background in analytical chemistry.
• Demonstration problem-solving skills, the ability to prioritize tasks, and a commitment to fostering teamwork and collaboration.

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