Analytical Technical Specialist

Zoetis; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking an Analytical Technical Specialist to support high-throughput routine analytical testing for biologics in our Rapid Turnaround Laboratory. You will generate, analyze, interpret, and report data while following SOPs and documenting results in notebooks.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting instrument failures, assisting with supply ordering, inventory management, and maintenance per schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry or Biology.
• Experience with high-throughput analytical testing and laboratory documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-throughput routine analytical testing for biologics.
• Follow lab methods per SOPs and documentation in notebooks.
• Generate, analyze, interpret and report routine data.
• Document procedures and results in lab notebooks.
• Identify and document instrument or sample failures and escalate as needed.
• Support daily lab operations including supply ordering, inventory, and maintenance.

Skills

HPLC/UPLC

IEX

CE-SDS

ELISA

qPCR

Education

Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry / Biochemistry / Biology

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 laddersOccasional use of stairs
• Weekly use of temperatures <32F
• Rare hand/arm vibration

Full time Regular Colleague

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