Scientist – Assay Development

6J6 - Zoetis LLC; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

4 weeks of vacation

Healthcare benefits from day one

Job summary

Zoetis Inc. in Fort Collins seeks experienced scientists to develop state-of-the-art diagnostic solutions for veterinary medicine. You will collaborate across R&D to enable predictive, diagnostic, monitoring, and prognostic products that improve animal care globally.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in assay development, strong immunoassay expertise, and excellent communication. The role involves teamwork, rapid iteration, and rigorous data integrity in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of laboratory experience in assay development in pharma, medical devices, diagnostics, or related industries.
• Experience with immunoassay and biomarker assay development is required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments to advance diagnostic product development.
• Develop and optimize diagnostic assays ensuring quality and integrity.
• Perform benchtop experiments using wet lab techniques for bioassays.
• Collaborate with systems engineers to integrate hardware, software, consumables, and assays.
• Work with cross-functional teams and contribute to a culture where ideas are shared openly.

Skills

Immunoassay development

Biomarker assay development

Statistical data analysis

Scientific communication

Independent and collaborative work

Education

BA/BS in biology/chemistry assay development

MA/MS in biology/chemistry assay development

Tools

JMP

Prism

Python

R

Job description

Position Summary

Zoetis is a leading global health company dedicated to supporting veterinarians with a unique portfolio of cutting‑edge products focused on prediction, detection, prevention, and treatment of animal health conditions. Our team in Fort Collins is rapidly expanding and seeking passionate, talented, and experienced scientists to drive the development of state‑of‑the‑art diagnostic solutions that empower veterinarians to make accurate, safe, and impactful medical decisions. As part of the dynamic Biomarker Discovery Lab, you will collaborate closely with our Research and Development groups. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to pioneering predictive, diagnostic, monitoring, and prognostic products that improve animal care worldwide. We are looking for motivated individuals dedicated to advancing veterinary medicine through innovation. You’ll thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment with exposure to diverse technologies, new product development, and multiple therapeutic areas—working across global teams and functions. At Zoetis, we believe in “doing the right thing for the right reason,” encourage open communication with “speaking up,” and know that “teamwork makes the dreamwork.” If you share these values and want to make a meaningful impact through collaboration and integrity, we would love to hear from you.

Position Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of molecular biology, biochemistry, and immunology in the design and execution of experiments to advance the development of new products.
• Develop and optimize assays for diagnostic applications while maintaining the highest standards of scientific integrity and quality—always doing the right thing for the right reason.
• Perform benchtop experiments using wet lab techniques for innovative bioassays with meticulous attention to detail and ethical standards.
• Collaborate with systems engineers to integrate hardware, software, consumables, and assays for diagnosis and monitoring, embracing teamwork to achieve seamless solutions.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams and contribute to a culture where everyone feels empowered to speak up and share ideas.
• Execute product verification and validation studies to ensure assay accuracy and reproducibility meet specifications; draft protocols and reports with accountability and thoroughness.
• Analyze data, interpret and present findings to management and stakeholders, encouraging open dialogue and feedback to promote continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records reflecting our commitment to integrity and doing the right thing for the right reason.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously and contribute to regulatory and customer documentation within a collaborative and respectful team environment.
• Maintain laboratory spaces responsibly—including cleaning, inventory management, and equipment upkeep—showing respect for shared resources and reinforcing that teamwork makes the dreamwork.
• Demonstrate strong emotional intelligence, including the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions, empathize with colleagues, and navigate complex interpersonal dynamics effectively.

Educational & Experience

• BA/BS in a scientific discipline related to biological and chemistry assay development. Minimum of 3 years of laboratory experience in assay development in the pharmaceutical, medical device, diagnostics or related industries.
• MA/MS in a scientific discipline related to biological and chemistry assay development. Minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience in assay development in the pharmaceutical, medical device, diagnostics or related industries.

Technical Skills Requirements

• Expertise in immunoassay, chemistry, and biomarker assay development (ligand binding assays, spectrophotometry, wet chemistry).
• Strong knowledge of biosafety protocols and safe specimen handling.
• Excellent oral, written, and technical communication skills.
• Proactive self‑starter, able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong interpersonal, problem‑solving, multitasking, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in statistical software (e.g., JMP, Prism) and Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with Python or R preferred.
• Experience in matrix organizations and industrial manufacturing is a plus.

Preferred

Experience translating biomarker discovery into diagnostic assay solutions.

If you’re passionate about advancing veterinary health through innovative diagnostics, join us and make an impact!

The U.S. base salary range for this full‑time position is $80,000-$120,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the base pay target range for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This position is also eligible for short‑term incentive compensation.

• In addition to compensation, Zoetis offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the physical, emotional and financial wellbeing of our colleagues and their families including healthcare and insurance benefits beginning on day one, a 401K plan with a match and profit‑sharing contribution from Zoetis, and 4 weeks of vacation.

Full time Regular Colleague

Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.

Notice: Zoetis Recruiters will contact candidates via email from an address ending in @zoetis.com and may also initially connect with candidates through LinkedIn, including LinkedIn InMail. Zoetis does not use Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, or other web-based/generic email domains to communicate about job opportunities, interviews, or offers of employment. If you receive a recruitment‑related email message claiming to be from Zoetis that does not come from @zoetis.com, please treat it as suspicious. For your security, do not reply, click links, open attachments, share personal or financial information, or send money in response to unexpected or questionable recruitment communications.

Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at [e-mail] to request an accommodation.

Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers.

Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact.

Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of “@zoetis.com”. In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.

Join Zoetis – and build your career with a global animal health company dedicated to supporting its customers and their businesses.

Why Zoetis

Zoetis has more than 60 years of experience in delivering innovative, high-quality products and services that benefit our customers.

Zoetis work environment

At Zoetis, we take pride in a collaborative spirit and high-performing environment where every colleague is given room to learn and grow.

Your opportunities at Zoetis

We invest in our people and offer diverse and exciting opportunities to make a difference in a growing global industry while shaping the future of animal health.

Results that matter

Our colleagues make an impact by working hand‑in‑hand with those who raise and care for animals to better understand and address the unique real‑world challenges they face.