Protein Expression Senior Associate Scientist
Protein Expression Senior Associate Scientist
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Zoetis is currently looking for a Protein Expression Senior Associate Scientist to join our team in Kalamazoo MI. The Protein Sciences group within Zoetis Discovery Sciences and Technologies (DST) has the responsibility of delivering high quality purified novel biotherapeutics and reagents for a diverse array of indications across our portfolio. We are seeking a talented and experienced scientist to join our protein expression this role the individual will be responsible for production of various proteins from both mammalian and bacterial expression systems. The ideal candidate will have strong cell and molecular biology experience and a demonstrated ability to work independently with a variety of cell lines using both transient and stable systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prokaryotic and eukaryotic expression (both transient and stable) of recombinant gene constructs.
- Conduct small to large scale protein production runs to generate material to support discovery in-vitro and in-vivo assay development and early development of novel therapeutic molecules.
- Construct expression vectors that will be used to generate stable pools expressing proteins of interest.
- Prepare precise technical report summaries protocols analysis and maintain appropriate documentation.
- Maintain high scientific rigor and attention to detail in testing hypotheses and analyzing data.
- Represent the Protein Sciences team and present relevant data at project team meetings.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree with emphasis in cell biology molecular biology or related field with 1 years of hands-on experience.
- Training and demonstrated proficiency in cell biology andaseptic cell culturewith a wide variety of cell types.
Preferred:
- Masters degree preferred
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team exhibiting self-motivation adaptability and a positive attitude.
- Attention to detail and good oral and written communication skills required.
- Knowledge and proficiency in molecular biology and protein analysis techniques (SDS-PAGE Western Blot) hands on experience preferred.
- Recombinant protein expression experience in prokaryotic (E. coli) and eukaryotic (yeast mammalian) systems - preferred
- Experience in the generation and functional assessment of recombinant cell lines expressing various target proteins is a plus
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Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
