Senior Upstream Bioprocess Scientist

Zoetis; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive healthcare benefits

Retirement savings options

Support for employee well-being

Job summary

A leading animal health company in Kalamazoo is seeking an Associate/Sr. Associate Scientist to support lab operations and bioprocess technologies. Responsibilities include maintaining cell cultures, running bioreactor experiments, and coordinating lab resources. Ideal candidates will have a background in Biochemistry or related fields and practical lab experience. This role offers opportunities for collaboration and contribution to significant scientific advancements.

Qualifications

• Strong aseptic technique and hands-on mammalian cell culture.
• Comfort with bench/mid-scale bioreactors and chromatography.
• Reliability in executing tasks and relaying information.

Responsibilities

• Support material generations including cell cultures and bioreactor operations.
• Execute small-scale bioprocess studies to support lead scientists.
• Manage inventory and scheduling for reliable lab operations.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Mammalian cell culture

Bioreactor operation

Chromatography

Filtration modalities

Data integrity

Excel fluency

Education

Biochemistry, Molecular/Cell Biology, Biotechnology, or related field

BS with strong internship/co‑op experience or 4+ years

MS with 0 to 2+ years industry experience

Tools

ELN/LIMS

Automation tools

Job description

A leading animal health company in Kalamazoo is seeking an Associate/Sr. Associate Scientist to support lab operations and bioprocess technologies. Responsibilities include maintaining cell cultures, running bioreactor experiments, and coordinating lab resources. Ideal candidates will have a background in Biochemistry or related fields and practical lab experience. This role offers opportunities for collaboration and contribution to significant scientific advancements.