Scientist/Senior Scientist Analytical Development

Zoetis•Lincoln, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Zoetis is the world’s largest Manufacturer and Supplier of Animal Pharmaceuticals. At Zoetis in Lincoln, NE, we manufacture high quality medicines for dogs, cats, and livestock. Our plant has been recognized as one of the Nebraska’s Safest Companies, with a long-standing presence in the Lincoln community. We are a clean, modern site that continues to innovate and grow. Benefits Include: 4 weeks accrued paid vacation and 13 paid holidays. 401(k) match with company profit sharing. Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan repayment program. Great Health, personal, and family benefits starting day 1. Position Summary This is an individual contributor, site-based role where the focus of the priorities will be on Supporting the site GMT team in New Product Introductions (NPI) from VMRD into the site, Support Global Manufacturing and Supply (GMS) investigations and process improvements, Technology transfers of current analytical assays from one site to another within the GMS network Leading on maintaining and improving the performance of site based analytical assays. Supporting the Lincoln Quality Control (QC) Labs for analytical investigations, trouble shooting and training. This position typically requires at least 5 years of experience in a biological or biopharma manufacturing or research environment, hence the expectation is that the individual will apply their technical skills and knowledge independently and work on multiple NPIs, manufacturing transfer projects and /or continuous improvement projects in parallel. Hours: 1st Shift 7:15am – 3:45pm. Some weekends due to experimental designs.

Requirements

BS/MS/PhD in a life science (virology, bacteriology, molecular biology, or immunology), related engineering, or equivalent biological experience is required.
Demonstrated competency in analytical method development/optimization, assay validation and in vitro test methods.
This position requires a minimum of 5 years analytical development experience.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in developing ELISA, PCR, and cell-based assays is highly desirable
Laboratory and/or manufacturing experience in biological manufacturing and/or testing is highly desirable.
A working knowledge of monoclonal antibody and/or vaccine production methods and experimental design and experience in GLP and GMP is also desirable.
Basic knowledge of USDA, FDA, and EU regulatory systems desired.
Strong technical/analytical skills and possess a high degree of personal motivation.
Strong oral and written communication, excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to interact across divisional boundaries.
Strong Commitment to product quality, continuous improvement and working knowledge of RFT (Right First Time) and Lean principles.
Strong commitment to customer services.

Responsibilities

Working closely with VMRD to co-develop new analytical methods suitable for transfer into the QC Labs.
Understanding the capacity of your current facility and what would be needed for long term suitability.
Identify constraints in the assay development and make suggestions for improvement to facilitate the transfer and success of robust test methods.
Take accountability for transferring the process “as is” from VMRD into QC.
Train QC personnel on techniques and new methods.
Support QC in preparing test records and SOPs for new methods.
Assessment of the analytical gaps in the transfer and receiving site.
If a member of the transfer site, provide technical support to receiving site.
Potentially travel to receiving site to support transfer of knowledge and application.
Develop Analytics and metrics to assess test method performance.
Take ownership and champion the performance of a range of analytical test methods.
Identify and support process improvements that result in improved supply reliability, reduction in zero yields, reduction in scrap, and improvement in process yields.
Support Procurement in sourcing alternative raw material and component suppliers to help reduce the cost for the site and ensure continuity of supply.
Provide technical support to immediate site investigations that may have an impact on supply of product to the market.
Investigate new technologies and implement changes to site where beneficial.