Zoetis · 3 months ago
Upstream Process Development, Scientist / Senior Scientist
Kalamazoo - Downtown Portage Street
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expZoetis is advancing the science of animal health and is seeking a Scientist or Senior Scientist for upstream bioprocess development. The role involves designing and running mammalian cell culture experiments, applying statistical models, and collaborating across teams to drive innovation in bioprocess technologies.
AgricultureBiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalVeterinary
Responsibilities
Design, run, and interpret mammalian cell culture experiments in shake flasks and bioreactors for monoclonal antibodies and proteins
Apply DoE, statistical models, and scale‑up principles to optimize processes
Design, execute, and translate CFD modeling into actionable scaling and control strategies
Champion multivariate analyses and modeling (e.g., PCA, time‑series analytics), and explore mechanistic models and hybrid/ML approaches where they add value
Leverage digital tools and data systems to improve process understanding and decision‑making
Collaborate across upstream, downstream, formulation, and analytical teams
Document work in electronic lab notebooks and author high‑quality technical reports
Support tech transfers and regulatory filings with clear, traceable documentation
Drive innovation by evaluating new bioprocess technologies and modeling approaches to improve workflows
Qualification
Required
Strong upstream bioprocess foundation: cell culture and bioreactor operation (fed‑batch, perfusion)
Scale-up/scale-down fluency and mass transfer fundamentals
DoE and MVDA literacy; experience with statistical tools a plus
CFD literacy with applied impact; hands‑on experience a plus
Familiarity with scientific computing and data analysis tools and languages; capacity to interpret and adopt quickly
Exposure to mechanistic/kinetic modeling (e.g. Monod growth kinetics) and practical ML
Clear, first‑principles reasoning; can explain assumptions and design validation experiments
Success bridging bench science, process engineering, and data science; strong communication and organization
Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Chemical/Biological/Biomedical Engineering, or related field
BS and 4-7+ years industry experience, or
MS and 1-3+ years industry experience, or
PhD with relevant research and/or 0–3+ years industry experience
Company
Zoetis
Zoetis is an animal health company that advances care for animals and supports their health and wellbeing.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.62BKey Investors
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2025-12-16Post Ipo Debt· $1.75B
2025-08-11Post Ipo Debt· $1.85B
2023-03-01Grant· $15.3M
Leadership Team
Kristin Peck
Chief Executive Officer
Chitra Varma
Head, Commercial ERP Products
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