Scientist/Senior Scientist – Assay Development

Role Description

Job 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 Durham 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 Product Development team you will collaborate closely with our Research 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. Youll thrive in a fast-paced collaborative environment with exposure to diverse technologies new product development and multiple therapeutic areasworking 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.

Key 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 qualityalways 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 simultaneously and contribute to regulatory and customer documentation within a collaborative and respectful team environment.
• Maintain laboratory spaces responsiblyincluding cleaning inventory management and equipment upkeepshowing respect for shared resources and reinforcing that teamwork makes the dreamwork.
• Demonstrate strong emotional intelligence including the ability to understand and manage ones own emotions empathize with colleagues and navigate complex interpersonal dynamics effectively.

Educational Qualifications:

Scientist

• BA/BS in a scientific discipline related to biological and chemistry assay development. Minimum of 3 years of laboratory experience in assay development in the pharmaceutical medical device diagnostics or related industries.
• MA/MS in a scientific discipline related to biological and chemistry assay development. Minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience in assay development in the pharmaceutical medical device diagnostics or related industries.

Senior Scientist

• BA/BS or MA/MS in a scientific discipline related to biological and chemistry assay development. Minimum of 4-6 years of laboratory experience in assay development in the pharmaceutical medical device diagnostics or related industries.
• PhD in a scientific discipline related to biological and chemistry assay development. 0-2 years of laboratory experience in assay development in the pharmaceutical medical device diagnostics or related industries.

Technical Qualifications:

• Expertise in immunoassay chemistry and biomarker assay development (ligand binding assays spectrophotometry wet chemistry).
• Strong knowledge of biosafety protocols and safe specimen handling.
• Excellent oral written and technical communication skills.
• Proactive self-starter able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong interpersonal problem-solving multitasking and organizational skills.
• Proficient in statistical software (e.g. JMP Prism) and Microsoft Office suite. Experience with Python or R preferred.
• Experience in matrix organizations and industrial manufacturing is a plus.

Preferred:Experience translating biomarker discovery into diagnostic assay solutions.

If youre passionate about advancing veterinary health through innovative diagnostics join us and make an impact!

Full time

Regular

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