Senior Lab Analyst – QC & Analytical Chemistry

Zoetis, Inc; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis in Kalamazoo, MI seeks a QO Lab Analyst to work in a fast-paced, customer-oriented lab environment and support the company’s quality program by analyzing raw materials, in-process samples, APIs, and finished products.

The role emphasizes performing and documenting assays, data interpretation, multi-tasking with high accuracy, and potential on-the-job training. Equal opportunity employer; onsite hours 8:00am–4:30pm.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry or related science.
• Minimum 2 years related experience in Quality Operations is preferred.
• Proficiency in at least one high complexity technology (e.g. HPLC, uHPLC, GC, advanced spectroscopy) or at least 2 low/medium complexity technologies (e.g. TLC, titrations, wet chemistry).
• Duties involve occasional lifting (<35 lbs), reaching, and computer work.
• Work in a Cephalosporin manufacturing facility and must not be Cephalosporin sensitive.

Responsibilities

• Perform, document, record checks, and troubleshoot qualitative or quantitative assays on samples using standard lab equipment to highly automated instrumentation.
• Interpret data for accuracy, precision, trends, and GMP impact; recommend corrective action where necessary.
• High productivity and the ability to multi-task with low error rate and strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrates flexibility and engagement in a changing environment; may train others as skills allow.
• Participates in laboratory investigations as required.
• May write routine assay protocols or conduct assay, process, or instrument qualifications.
• Must quickly learn new skills/techniques.

Skills

Qualitative assays

Quantitative assays

Instrumentation

Data interpretation

Attention to detail

Education

AAS, BA/BS, or MS in Chemistry/Biochemistry or related science

Tools

HPLC/uHPLC

GC

Spectroscopy

TLC

Titrations

Wet chemistry

Job description

Zoetis in Kalamazoo, MI seeks a QO Lab Analyst to work in a fast-paced, customer-oriented lab environment and support the company’s quality program by analyzing raw materials, in-process samples, APIs, and finished products.

The role emphasizes performing and documenting assays, data interpretation, multi-tasking with high accuracy, and potential on-the-job training. Equal opportunity employer; onsite hours 8:00am–4:30pm.