Biopharmaceutical Analytical Scientist

Biopharmaceutical Analytical Scientist

Zoetis is a global animal health company dedicated to supporting customers and their businesses. Building on 60 years of experience, we deliver quality medicines, biopharmaceuticals and vaccines, complemented by diagnostic products and genetic tests and supported by a range of services. We are working every day to better understand and address the real-world challenges faced by those who raise and care for animals in ways they find truly relevant.

Zoetis discovers, develops, and manufactures a diverse portfolio of animal health medicines, biopharmaceuticals and vaccines designed to meet the real-world needs of veterinarians and the livestock farmers and companion animal owners they support.  Zoetis has the first monoclonal antibody therapy for treating atopic dermatitis in dogs.  We are currently seeking to fill a new position to support our growing biopharmaceutical portfolio. 

Zoetis Veterinary Medicine Research and Development, Analytical Sciences in Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium is seeking an analytical scientist.

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

• Design and conduct laboratory experiments including analytical method development, validation and transfer.  Primary techniques are HPLC, ligand binding assays (eg. ELISA, cell culture, electrophoresis, spectrophotometric assays. 
• Perform analytical methods necessary for the characterization and release of process and formulation samples across a variety of projects using in-house or commercial assays.
• 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, and represent Analytical Sciences at meetings.
• Compliance with regulatory requirements, health and safety requirements and corporate policies.
• Manage inventory of reagents and provide support for equipment maintenance/calibration.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BSc or MSc in Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology or a related discipline.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Experience in development of chromatographic, spectrophotometric, electrophoresis and/or ligand binding techniques (eg. ELISA) would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Empower, and Softmax Pro software would be an advantage.
• Good oral and written communication skills in French and in English.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team by organizing, coordinating and prioritizing work effectively.

Full time

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