Senior Immunology & Mechanistic Biology Scientist

6J6 - Zoetis LLC; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis Inc. seeks an Immunology and Mechanistic Biology Scientist in Kalamazoo, MI. Lead hands-on immunology studies, develop multiplex immunoassays, and translate findings into decision-ready data for portfolio progression. Extensive experience across ELISA, ELISpot, MSD/U-Plex, Luminex, and flow cytometry is preferred.

You will design and execute studies spanning in vitro models and cross-species contexts, plan experiments, and work with cross-functional teams to advance development programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Immunology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology or related field.
• 8+ years in academic/pharma/biotech research with target identification/validation.
• Proficiency in modern in vitro immunology and cell biology techniques across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and run in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo studies to define immune mechanisms.
• Characterize immune responses across model systems and species.
• Develop and transfer immunoassays (ELISA, ELISpot, MSD/U-Plex, Luminex, flow cytometry).
• Develop and adapt cell-based assays using immune and non-immune cells.
• Plan experiments, analyze data, and recommend follow-on studies.
• Deliver data packages supporting portfolio milestones and project decisions.
• Ensure protocols and data are compliant with biosafety and GLP-like standards.

Skills

Cell culture

Immunoassays

Flow cytometry

In vitro immunology

Multiplex assays

Education

Immunology / related field

Job description

Zoetis Inc. seeks an Immunology and Mechanistic Biology Scientist in Kalamazoo, MI. Lead hands-on immunology studies, develop multiplex immunoassays, and translate findings into decision-ready data for portfolio progression. Extensive experience across ELISA, ELISpot, MSD/U-Plex, Luminex, and flow cytometry is preferred.

You will design and execute studies spanning in vitro models and cross-species contexts, plan experiments, and work with cross-functional teams to advance development programs.