Associate Scientist, Veterinary Vaccine Research

- Zoetis India Capability Center; Kalamazoo (MI); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Zoetis Veterinary Medicine Research and Development in Kalamazoo, MI, is seeking an Associate Scientist to provide bacterial and analytical support for vaccine development. The role is laboratory-focused, involving culturing, immunoassays, clinical sample processing, and data handling in a GLP-compliant setting.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in biology or related field with 1–3 years of experience, strong sterile technique, and the ability to collaborate across project teams.

Qualifikationen

• BS in biology, immunology, vaccinology, microbiology or related field with 1–3 years' experience.
• Familiarity with GLP standards and meticulous data recording.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, multi-team environment and adapt to lab priorities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documentation.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and follow protocols precisely.

Aufgaben

• Perform routine bacterial culturing, media preparation, and sterile techniques.
• Process tissues and conduct immunoassays (ELISA, Western blot).
• Process clinical samples for bacterial identification.
• Perform routine bacterial identification (MALDI-TOF and biochemical testing).
• Assist with routine tissue culture and infection assays.
• Assist with PCR, RT-PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, and protein analysis.
• Prepare reagents and manage clinical samples.
• Maintain accurate lab records and summarize assay results.
• Proactively learn new skills, prioritize tasks, and follow protocols.

Kenntnisse

Sterile techniques

Data handling

Record-keeping

Lab safety practices

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Documentation

Ausbildung

BS in biology, immunology, vaccinology, microbiology or related fields

Tools

MALDI-TOF

PCR

RT-PCR

DNA/RNA extraction

Protein analysis

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

Zoetis Veterinary Medicine Research and Development in Kalamazoo, MI, is seeking an Associate Scientist to provide bacterial and analytical support for vaccine development. The role is laboratory-focused, involving culturing, immunoassays, clinical sample processing, and data handling in a GLP-compliant setting.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in biology or related field with 1–3 years of experience, strong sterile technique, and the ability to collaborate across project teams.