Scientist / Senior Scientist - Biologics Analytical Sciences
Zoetis

Role Description

Zoetis Veterinary Medicine Research and Development, Biologics Analytical Sciences in Lincoln, NE is seeking a scientist at the Scientist/Senior Scientist level. The successful candidate will work with other analytical to execute analytical testing in support of biopharmaceutical and/or vaccine product development. The incumbent will also be responsible for analytical method development, validation, and transfer exercises as appropriate. The candidate in this position will work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams (analytical, bioprocess, clinical) and support multiple projects in development.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Design and conduct laboratory experiments including analytical method development, validation and transfer. Primary techniques are mass spectrometry (LC-MS and LC-MS/MS), HPLC, immunoaffinity based separations/extractions/assays, electrophoresis, spectrophotometric assays, and microplate-based assays.
• Execute analyses of peptides and proteins using different types of mass spectrometers (e.g. single quadrupole, triple quadrupole, quadrupole time-of-flight).
• Perform characterization of peptides and protein PTMs such as disulfide bonds, methionine oxidation, deamidation, etc. using mass spectrometry.
• Perform analytical methods necessary for the development and characterization of proteins and peptides in vaccines and therapeutic formulations.
• Document and communicate results in laboratory notebooks, technical reports, and oral presentations.
• Collaborate with other scientists in a variety of technical disciplines including within Analytical Sciences, Process Development, Biological Research, Regulatory, Quality Control and Manufacturing.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field.
• BS with 5+ years of experience, MS with 4+ years of experience, or PhD with 0+ years of experience.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• More than two years of industry experience in developing, validating, and transferring biopharmaceutical and/or vaccine analytical methods.
• Experience in analytical method development utilizing techniques such as HPLC, electrophoresis, and/or mass spectrometry.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements associated with USDA and EU biologics submissions.
• Knowledge of GxPs, including analytical method validation and transfer.
• Skills and experience in experimental design, technical problem solving, and continuous improvement.

Full time

Regular

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