Biologist

Kalamazoo, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Zoetis is seeking a Biologist to join our Clinical Pharmacology group and support research in animal models of diseaseincluding allergy/dermatitis pain and inflammation. This role involves hands-on in vivo work study design and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic veterinary medicine research environment.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct in vivo studies using animal models of disease (allergy dermatitis pain inflammation etc.).
Work directly with dogs cats rodents and other species as needed.
Perform animal procedures including:
- Blood sampling
- Dosing via multiple routes (IV SC oral etc.)
- Basic behavioral training for simple tasks
Contribute to disease model development and support early-stage drug discovery.
Prepare and assist in writing animal use protocols and ensure compliance with ethical and regulatory standards.
Design execute interpret and report findings from in vivo studies.
Collaborate closely within a team of in vivo biologists; lead assigned research areas or sub-projects.
Communicate scientific results clearly to diverse audiences across a matrixed R&D environment.
Support planning and logistics for complex multi-phase studies.

Basic Requirements:

BS in Biological Sciences Animal Science or related field
3 years of hands-on experience working with animals in a research setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

Proven experience handling rodents cats and dogs including blood collection and compound administration
Experience developing in vivo disease models (rodents or larger species).
Background in in vivo drug discovery including target identification and validation.
Ability to independently direct scientific research and lead sub-projects.
Practical experience preparing IACUC or equivalent animal use protocols.
Strong planning and organizational skills for managing complex study designs.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across scientific functions and consider multiple scenarios during study planning.

Attributes & Competencies

High enthusiasm for science and animal health research.
Creativity flexibility and adaptability in a fast-moving research environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Track record of generating innovative solutions to research challenges.
Ability to thrive in a matrixed organizational structure.

Full time

Regular

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Zoetis is seeking a Biologist to join our Clinical Pharmacology group and support research in animal models of diseaseincluding allergy/dermatitis pain and inflammation. This role involves hands-on in vivo work study design and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic veterinary medicine research...

Key Responsibilities

Conduct in vivo studies using animal models of disease (allergy dermatitis pain inflammation etc.).
Work directly with dogs cats rodents and other species as needed.
Perform animal procedures including:
- Blood sampling
- Dosing via multiple routes (IV SC oral etc.)
- Basic behavioral training for simple tasks
Contribute to disease model development and support early-stage drug discovery.
Prepare and assist in writing animal use protocols and ensure compliance with ethical and regulatory standards.
Design execute interpret and report findings from in vivo studies.
Collaborate closely within a team of in vivo biologists; lead assigned research areas or sub-projects.
Communicate scientific results clearly to diverse audiences across a matrixed R&D environment.
Support planning and logistics for complex multi-phase studies.

Basic Requirements:

BS in Biological Sciences Animal Science or related field
3 years of hands-on experience working with animals in a research setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

Proven experience handling rodents cats and dogs including blood collection and compound administration
Experience developing in vivo disease models (rodents or larger species).
Background in in vivo drug discovery including target identification and validation.
Ability to independently direct scientific research and lead sub-projects.
Practical experience preparing IACUC or equivalent animal use protocols.
Strong planning and organizational skills for managing complex study designs.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across scientific functions and consider multiple scenarios during study planning.

Attributes & Competencies