Vaccine R&D Associate Scientist

6J6 - Zoetis LLC; Kalamazoo (MI); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Zoetis Veterinary Medicine Research and Development in Kalamazoo, MI, is seeking an Associate Scientist to contribute to vaccine development through hands-on bacteriology and analytical work.

You will perform routine culturing, immunoassays, and sample processing while maintaining meticulous records in a collaborative, GLP-conscious environment. Weekend/holiday rotations and travel between sites may be required.

Qualifikationen

• BS in biology or related field with 1–3 years of industry or clinical lab experience.
• Knowledge of animal infectious diseases.
• Ability to work across multiple project teams and travel between sites.
• Flexibility to work weekends/holidays on a rotating basis.

Aufgaben

• Perform routine bacterial culturing, media preparation, and sterile techniques.
• Process tissues and conduct immunoassays (ELISA, Western blot).
• Process clinical samples for bacterial identification.
• Perform routine bacterial identification (MALDI-TOF and biochemical testing).
• Assist with tissue culture and infection assays.
• Assist with PCR, RT-PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, and protein analysis.
• Prepare reagents and manage clinical samples.
• Maintain accurate lab records and summarize assay results.
• Proactively learn new skills, prioritize tasks, and follow protocols.
• Support lab maintenance and supply management.

Kenntnisse

Bacteriology

Molecular biology

Lab safety

Data handling

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

BS in biology

Tools

MALDI-TOF

PCR/RT-PCR

Elisa

Western blot

Jobbeschreibung

Zoetis Veterinary Medicine Research and Development in Kalamazoo, MI, is seeking an Associate Scientist to contribute to vaccine development through hands-on bacteriology and analytical work.

You will perform routine culturing, immunoassays, and sample processing while maintaining meticulous records in a collaborative, GLP-conscious environment. Weekend/holiday rotations and travel between sites may be required.