Senior Associate Scientist – Animal Health Vaccines

- Zoetis India Capability Center; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis Veterinary Medicine Research and Development (VMRD) in Kalamazoo, MI seeks a senior associate scientist or scientist to advance discovery and development of vaccines for dogs, cats, and horses.

The role involves hands-on virology, molecular biology, and assay work, with collaboration across multiple project teams to assess safety and efficacy and meet regulatory expectations. A BS is required; MS is preferred for advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum: B.S. in Biology/Microbiology or related field.
• Desirable: M.S. in Microbiology and Immunology or related field.
• Experience in vaccine development or CAE/animal health research preferred.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on lab work in virology, cell culture, bacteriology and molecular biology for CAE vaccine projects.
• Design and implement experiments, document results, analyze data, and report to supervisor.
• Collaborate across project teams to evaluate safety and efficacy of products.
• Maintain documentation for IP and regulatory requirements.
• Participate on global project teams to license animal health biological products.
• Contribute beyond CAE projects to support Global Biologicals Research goals.
• Coordinate with internal partners to plan and report assay development.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Virology assays

Molecular biology assays

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Planning / time management

Education

B.S. in Biology / Microbiology

M.S. in Microbiology/Immunology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zoetis Veterinary Medicine Research and Development (VMRD) in Kalamazoo, MI seeks a senior associate scientist or scientist to advance discovery and development of vaccines for dogs, cats, and horses.

The role involves hands-on virology, molecular biology, and assay work, with collaboration across multiple project teams to assess safety and efficacy and meet regulatory expectations. A BS is required; MS is preferred for advancement.