Upstream Development Lab Operations Support, Associate Scientist / Senior Associate Scientist

Zoetis • Yorba Linda, CA

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About The Position

At Zoetis, we’re advancing the science of animal health and growing our team. We’re looking for a reliable scientist to contribute hands-on for lab operations and developing bioprocesses and technologies. You’ll make great science possible by readying labs and equipment, coordinating shared resources, and communicating clearly. You’ll also apply your bench skills to support bioreactor-based production, product purification, and focused studies that accelerate process and technology development. If you love enabling a team, building trust, and modernizing how bioprocess labs work, let’s talk.

Requirements

• Strong aseptic technique and hands-on mammalian cell culture; comfort with bench/mid-scale bioreactors; familiarity with chromatography and filtration modalities.
• Reliability and trustworthiness: you execute consistently and relay detailed information accurately.
• Organization and coordination: you keep many moving parts aligned and close loops proactively.
• Familiarity with ELN/LIMS and lab coordination tools; Excel/Sheets fluency; interest in simple automation.
• Awareness of cGxP in R&D settings; exposure to tech transfer helpful.
• Curiosity about connected labs: networked instruments, basic data architecture concepts, and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Support material generations: maintain cell cultures; operate and sample bioreactors; assist with harvest, purification, and polishing.
• Execute targeted bioprocess studies: support lead scientists by running small-scale experiments, sensor/PAT evaluations, basic assay development, and troubleshooting with guidance.
• Make labs run reliably: manage inventory and scheduling; perform safety checks and calibrations; keep documentation clear and current.
• Ready equipment: track status and PMs, troubleshoot issues, and ensure instruments and materials are fit-for-use; maintain visible status labels/logs and communicate updates promptly.
• Document with rigor: complete batch records and ELN entries, update SOPs, and provide concise, action-oriented updates that build trust.
• Coordinate shared resources and schedules: reconcile equipment availability with experiment plans; flag conflicts early; keep teams aligned with clear, visible schedules.
• Build modern tools: stand up simple trackers, dashboards, and templates that improve schedule clarity, reduce stockouts, and increase visibility.
• Contribute to digital/data practices: help connect instruments, improve data capture at the source, and partner on basic data flows.
• Collaborate closely with supervising/lead scientists to align priorities, receive mentorship, and ensure high-quality execution.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees