Senior Scientist - Product Sustainability, Quality, & Logistics

Senior Scientist - Product Sustainability, Quality, & Logistics

Zoetis Veterinary Medicine Research and Development, Product Sustainability, Quality & Logistics in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a talented, experienced individual to provide logistic oversight at the Senior Scientist level. Zoetis is a global animal health company dedicated to supporting customers and their businesses. Building on 60 years of experience, we deliver quality medicines, biopharmaceuticals, and vaccines, complemented by diagnostic products and genetic tests and supported by a range of services. We are working every day to better understand and address the real-world challenges faced by those who raise and care for animals in ways they find truly relevant. Zoetis discovers, develops, and manufactures a diverse portfolio of animal health medicines, biopharmaceuticals and vaccines designed to meet the real-world needs of veterinarians and the livestock farmers and companion animal owners they support. We are currently seeking to fill new positions to support our growing research portfolio.

Position Summary

Seeking a talented and motivated Senior Scientist to bridge logistics operations and foundational knowledge of animal health product development. This role will focus on managing the logistics of biological samples (Large Molecules and Biospecimens) and non-biologics (Small Molecules) while supporting the execution of research and development processes. This role is critical to the smooth operation of the laboratory, ensuring that projects and studies can be conducted without delays due a lack of inventory visibility or material shortages. Mentor a team of scientists, supporting cross-functional project teams, and serving as the primary point of contact for key internal and external partners. The successful candidate will work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to ensure the efficient and compliant handling of biological and non-biological samples throughout the drug development lifecycle, from early research to late-stage development.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in animal health by combining scientific expertise with logistical precision.

Team Development: Guide team structure, scheduling, and strategic planning to align with evolving needs. Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to scientists and logistics engineers, fostering their professional growth and technical development. Lead by example to cultivate a culture of continuous learning, scientific curiosity, and operational excellence within the team. Identify individual strengths and development areas, offering constructive feedback and creating opportunities for skills advancement through coaching, training, and stretch assignments.

Sample Management: Oversee the transportation, integration, storage, and distribution of biological and non-biological samples while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and quality control measures. Develop and execute strategies to optimize sample flow within the biobank and across laboratory operations, ensuring sample availability and accessibility for laboratory studies and projects, while ensuring partners are proficient in using inventory databases to locate, access, and request these samples.

Quality and Data Management: Adhere to and optimize Job Aids and protocols that outline Small Molecule, Large Molecule, and Biospecimen processing procedures. Maintain sample integrity through rigorous quality control procedures and manage inventory systems to track sample conditions, locations, and all associated metadata. Ensure accurate documentation and data entry in Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and other databases.

Project Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams, including research scientists, clinical trial operations, and external vendors, to develop logistical plans. Work closely within our supply chain process to ensure timely provisioning of necessary materials prior to study or project execution. Apply foundational knowledge of animal health product development and research processes to support project execution and logistical needs.

Qualifications:

• BS degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field with a minimum of 10 years industry experience.
• MS degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field with a minimum of 7 years industry experience.
• Ability and comfort with learning/using lab automation, Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), and online Inventory databases (BioRails).
• Experience in logistics or supply chain management, preferably within a laboratory setting.
• Demonstrated experience in people management, team leadership, and partner relationship development.
• Capable of working with minimal oversight in a cross-functional environment. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work flexibly in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Experience with automated high throughput sample preparation and analytical assays.
• Skills and experience in experimental design, technical problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Ability to rapidly adapt in this role as daily responsibilities change due to new demands.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Work environment:

The placement of this position will be primarily in Kalamazoo, MI. Occasional travel to other Zoetis sites may also be requested.

The person filling this position will work predominantly in a laboratory setting. There may be exposure to animal pathogens and chemicals. There may be handling of, and/or exposure to animal tissue and zoonotic organisms.

Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact.

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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