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Scientist

Company: Zoetis, Inc
Location: Kalamazoo
Posted on: October 20, 2024

Job Description:

States considered:Role DescriptionThe QC Scientist is responsible for laboratory facilities and operations at the site. This includes scheduling and prioritization of workload in the chemistry laboratory, including qualification of instrumentation and processes.

  • Coordinate scheduling and prioritization of activities in the chemistry laboratory. This includes testing of raw materials, utilities, API, and drug products (release and stability). Utilize investigational tools to troubleshoot, identify root cause, and recommend corretcive actions. Utilize LEAN tools such as standard work, load leveling, 5S, and value stream mapping.
  • Interprets and evaluates data in terms of accuracy, precision, trends and potential GMP impact and recommends appropriate corrective action where necessary.
  • Strong understanding of compendial sources.
  • Provide chemistry support of systems and processes at the site. Conduct and review non-conformance investigations. Writes evaluations to support change control. Helps troubleshoot and assists in determining appropriate corrective actions. Applies existing techniques and procedures, with recommendations, and implementation of modifications for improved efficiency.
  • Oversight of laboratory investigations and cleaning validation.
  • Interface with external partners, senior management, and regulatory agencies to discuss execution of laboratory programs at the site, as well as provide results and trends associated with the programs.
  • Provide subject matter expertise for standard operating procedures and quality standards content, as well as provide gap analysis to ensure that the programs are compliant with all regulatory requirements.
  • The primary technologies in this lab are HPLC and dissolution.
  • Recommends and executes process improvements to continually improve laboratory performance.
  • High productivity and the ability to multi-task and attention to detail are critical characteristics of this position.
  • Demonstrates flexibility/agility and engagement in a changing environment.
  • SHIFT HOURS: 8:00am-4:30pm.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
    • AAS, BA/BS, or MS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related science. BS degree in Chemistry or related science discipline with a minimum of 3-8 years' experience, or MS degree with a minimum of 2-6 years' experience.
    • Related experience in Quality Control is preferred but not required.
    • Preferred experience includes HPLC, Dissolution, use of Empower3 software and prior experience with GMP documentation.
    • Key characteristics of a successful candidate in this position: willingness and ability to learn, ability to work in a team environment, and attention to detail.
    • Job duties involve occasional lifting (less than 35 lbs).
    • Candidate must not be Cephalosporin/Penicillin sensitive.
    • Good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required. Candidate should possess basic computer skills such as data entry, and a high level of attention to detail is also required. The successful candidate will also demonstrate the ability to organize time independently and prioritized their workload to meet objectives in a flexible, team-oriented environment.Full timeRegularColleagueAny unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at zoetiscolleagueservices@zoetis.com to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of "@zoetis.com". In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.

Keywords: Zoetis, Inc, Kalamazoo , Scientist, Other , Kalamazoo, Michigan

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