Analytical Technical Specialist

Zoetis, Inc; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis, Inc in Kalamazoo seeks an Analytical Technical Specialist to support high-throughput routine analytical testing for biologics. You will generate, analyze, and report data, following established lab methods and SOPs while documenting results in notebooks.

The role includes assisting with supply ordering, inventory management, and routine instrument maintenance to keep the lab running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Biology, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-throughput routine analytical testing for biologics in analytical testing laboratory.
• Follow and execute established lab methods according to current internal documentation and SOPs.
• Generate, analyze, interpret, and report routine sample testing data.
• Document procedure and results in laboratory notebooks.
• Recognize and document sample or instrument failures, executing standard troubleshooting procedures and escalating unresolved issues.
• Support day-to-day lab operations by assisting with assay-assigned supply ordering, inventory management, and routine instrumentation maintenance per established schedules and procedures.

Skills

HPLC/UPLC

CE-SDS

ELISA

qPCR

Education

Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry / Biochemistry

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Analytical Technical Specialist to support high-throughput routine analytical testing for biologics within our Rapid Turnaround Laboratory.

In this role, the successful candidate will generate, analyze, interpret, and report routine sample testing data while strictly following and executing established lab methods in accordance with current internal documentation and approved SOPs. Accurate and thorough documentation of all procedures and results in laboratory notebooks is essential, along with sharing completed test results with internal stakeholders and escalating any questions or discrepancies to the appropriate personnel.

The Analytical Technical Specialist will be responsible for identifying and documenting sample or instrument failures, executing standard troubleshooting procedures, and promptly escalating unresolved issues to senior staff. Additionally, the role involves supporting day-to-day lab operations, including assisting with assay-assigned supply ordering, inventory management, and routine instrumentation maintenance in accordance with established schedules and procedures.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform high-throughput routine analytical testing for biologics in analytical testing laboratory.
• Follow and execute established lab methods according to current internal documentation and SOPs.
• Generate, analyze, interpret, and report routine sample testing data.
• Document procedure and results in laboratory notebooks.
• Recognize and document sample or instrument failures, executing standard troubleshooting procedures and escalating unresolved issues.
• Support day-to-day lab operations by assisting with assay-assigned supply ordering, inventory management, and routine instrumentation maintenance per established schedules and procedures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Biology or a related discipline

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

Experience in one or more of the following analytical techniques for protein or molecular analysis:

• Separation Technologies: Liquid chromatography (HPLC/UPLC) and capillary electrophoresis, including SEC, RP-HPLC, IEX, icIEF, and CE-SDS.
• Ligand-Binding Assays: ELISA and other ligand-binding methods for protein analysis.
• Molecular Assays: qPCR and related molecular analysis techniques.

PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Note the physical conditions in which work will be performed, if applicable to the position. Examples: Lifting, sitting, standing, walking, ability to travel, drive, unusual attendance requirements, weekend work or travel requirements, etc.

• Occasional pushing/pulling
• Rare reaching
• Frequent standing/walking
• Frequent desk/computer work
• Frequent non-adjustable work station
• Frequent prolonged sitting
• Frequent repetitive motions
• Occasional works normal shift but may work >8 hours/day if needed
• Rare but may work weekends if needed
• Occasional use of step ladders
• Occasional use of stairs
• Weekly use of temperatures <32F
• Rare hand/arm vibration

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