Scientist Jobs at Zoetis- Biology Graduates Apply Now
Accelerate your career as an Upstream Scientist at Zoetis, a global leader in animal health. In this role, youโll design and run mammalian cell culture experiments, optimize bioprocesses using DoE and multivariate analytics, and apply scale-up principles to drive improved yields. Zoetis offers a collaborative environment where science meets purpose, empowering you to turn data into actionable decisions and contribute to innovations that advance care for animals.
Job Details:
- Position:ย Upstream Process Development, Scientist
- Location:ย Kalamazoo, MI
About Zoetis:
Zoetis is a global leader in animal health, dedicated to advancing care for companion animals and livestock. As a Fortune 500 company, Zoetis discovers, develops, manufactures, and commercializes vaccines, medicines, diagnostics, and technologies that improve animal well-being. The company fosters an award-winning culture focused on career growth, connection, and support, with comprehensive healthcare, retirement, and well-being benefits.
Scientist Jobs at Zoetis- Role:
As an Upstream Scientist at Zoetis, you will operate at the intersection of bioprocess development and modern analytics. Youโll design and execute mammalian cell culture experiments for monoclonal antibodies and proteins, apply DoE, CFD modeling, and multivariate analytics, and contribute to process optimization and tech transfer efforts. You will collaborate across upstream, downstream, formulation, and analytical teams to drive process improvements and innovation.
Scientist Jobs at Zoetis- Key Responsibilities:
- Design, run, and interpret mammalian cell culture experiments in shake flasks and bioreactors (fed-batch, perfusion)
- Apply DoE, statistical modeling, and scale-up principles to optimize bioprocesses
- Translate CFD modeling into practical scale-up and control strategies
- Leverage multivariate analyses, mechanistic models, and ML approaches to improve process understanding
- Collaborate across cross-functional teams and contribute to tech transfers and regulatory filings
- Document experiments in electronic lab notebooks and author technical reports
- Evaluate new bioprocess technologies and modeling approaches to improve workflows
Qualifications & Skills for Scientist Role (Biology Jobs):
- BS (4โ7+ years), MS (1โ3+ years), or PhD (0โ3+ years) in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or Chemical/Biological/Biomedical Engineering
- Strong foundation in upstream bioprocessing: mammalian cell culture and bioreactor operations
- Experience with DoE, multivariate data analysis (MVDA), CFD, and scale-up principles
- Familiarity with scientific computing, data analysis tools, and mechanistic/kinetic modeling
- Strong problem-solving, reasoning, and communication skills; ability to bridge bench science, process engineering, and data analytics
Application Instructions:
Apply through Zoetisโ careers portal. Join a company where science drives purpose and innovation, and where your work contributes to improving animal health globally.
