Quality Scientist III

Zoetis • Charles City, IA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This Quality Scientist III position is responsible for executing department specific tasks in accordance with all applicable cGMPs and compliant with Corporate/site procedures, regulations, and policies. This role will serve as the Subject Matter Expert for specific technology and/or assays. Provide support to the workgroup for routine testing and processing of daily samples. Communicate with production regarding test completion and routine questions. This role will troubleshoot testing and equipment issues and conduct Method 1 Investigations, as needed.

Requirements

• BS/BA plus 2 years’ experience OR AA plus 5 years’ experience.
• Knowledge of cGMP/GLP requirements.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Strong attention to detail, ability to work well independently and as a part of a team, and to work effectively with people at all levels within the organization.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions with coaching.
• Willingness to positively embrace change and flexibility in adjusting to changing priorities.
• Gain proficiency in 50% of the testing in a specified area.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to leverage advanced features for data analysis, reporting, and presentation development.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to work well independently and as a part of a team, and to work effectively with people at all levels within the organization.
• Proactively seeks out opportunities for improvements and takes action with minimal direction.
• Applies problem solving skills in a team environment.
• High level of understanding of multiple technologies and/or assays within the workgroup.
• Proficiency of 90% of the testing within the workgroup.
• Must be able to walk, sit, or stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to reach above shoulder level, bend/stoop, kneel, push/pull, and handle/grip frequently.
• Must be able to work scheduled 40 hours with the ability to work overtime as needed.
• Must be able to work weekends as needed.
• Frequent lifting and carrying of 5 to 25 lbs.
• Regular reaching, bending, stooping, and twisting.
• Repetitive motion and substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Ability to grasp and manipulate objects like pipettors, flasks, and bottles.
• Flexibility to cover rotating weekend duties.

Nice To Haves

• Comprehensive experience in aseptic technique and precise pipette handling within GMP and GLP-compliant laboratory environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct potency, identity, inactivation, and extraneous agent testing on antigen stocks and final product vaccines using both egg-based and tissue culture methodologies, adhering to strict aseptic techniques, and operating independently without supervision.
• Monitor assay performance and trends while independently managing and maintaining all associated critical reagents with minimal supervision.
• Independently manage workload and prioritize tasks effectively to maintain high productivity and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate alignment with Zoetis Core Beliefs – Customer Focus, Innovation, Integrity, One Zoetis, and Accountability – through daily work, collaboration, and decision-making.
• Execute and report laboratory investigational protocols.
• Write and revise Standard Operating Procedures and Standard Methods.
• Write investigations when necessary, utilizing Method 1 and the DMAIC process of their own work and assist in the investigations of work done by others.
• Assist with outline of production reviews as required.
• Clean and maintain laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and facilities, while adhering to established cleaning schedules and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Trending analysis and write quarterly reports as required by ZQS.
• Assist with peer data reviews.
• Work independently and exercise good time management for assigned workload (High level of productivity).
• Complete verification of peer’s work.
• Maintain appropriate departmental cGMP documentation.
• Execute all written procedures.
• Effectively work in a team environment and communicate with multiple departments.

Benefits

• competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits
• an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree