Downstream Process Scientist - Protein Purification

Zoetis, Inc; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis, Inc is seeking a scientist in Kalamazoo, MI to advance downstream process development for vaccines and therapeutic proteins. The role covers isolation, purification, and concentration steps, plus GLP documentation for regulatory submissions and process transfers to manufacturing.

You will work with chromatography and filtration, evaluate AKTA systems, and support technology development with bioprocess teams across Zoetis global sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum: BS with 7+ years or MS with 6+ years in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or related field.
• Experience with low-pressure chromatography development and crossflow/dead-end filtration.
• Experience with purification of monoclonal antibodies.
• Familiar with analytical methods such as HPLC and protein analyses.

Responsibilities

• Develop protein isolation and purification methods for manufacturing processes.
• Serve as technical liaison between DSP and other departments.
• Prepare regulatory documentation under GLP/cGMP for process transfers.
• Collaborate on cross-functional development projects and report outcomes.

Skills

Chromatography development

Filtration development

Monoclonal antibodies purification

HPLC

Analytical methods

Communication skills

Education

BS or MS in Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Chemical Engineering

Tools

AKTA chromatography

GXP knowledge

Job description

Zoetis, Inc is seeking a scientist in Kalamazoo, MI to advance downstream process development for vaccines and therapeutic proteins. The role covers isolation, purification, and concentration steps, plus GLP documentation for regulatory submissions and process transfers to manufacturing.

You will work with chromatography and filtration, evaluate AKTA systems, and support technology development with bioprocess teams across Zoetis global sites.