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(Archived) Senior Scientist, Vaccine Formulations
Job Description
Zoetis Veterinary Medicine Research and Development (VMRD) is seeking an enthusiastic colleague for a challenging and fast-paced position in Biologics Product Development in Kalamazoo, MI, at the Senior Scientist level.
The incumbent is responsible for the design and execution of vaccine delivery strategies including formulation and characterization of different antigen types (peptide, protein, nucleotides, viral, bacterial etc.).The scientist in this position is also responsible for working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, author technical documents, leading / supporting organizational initiatives, assessing new capabilities / technologies. The selected individual is expected to have knowledge of immune pathways, molecular biology, and formulation approaches used for vaccine products.
The responsibilities for this role will include but not limited to:
- Design vaccine delivery approaches to attain desired immune response, based on biology of disease and intervention approaches
- Design and conduct studies to characterize molecular and biophysical properties of various types of antigens (peptides, proteins, nucleotides, viral, bacterial etc.)
- Design and development of parenteral biologic formulations (solutions, lyophilized products, and other dosage forms)
- Develop and optimize lyophilization-cycle
- Develop and prepare vaccines for clinical studies
- Work with cross-functional teams (internal and external) to execute plans and deliverables
- Keep abreast of relevant new technologies & regulatory expectations/requirements
- Ensure work activities are aligned with relevant Quality and EHS requirements.
Basic Qualifications
M.S (with 5+ years of relevant experience) or PhD (with 0-2 years of experience in academia, biotech or pharmaceutical industry) in Immunology, Pharmaceutics or Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering or related field with research focus on adjuvant research, formulation and delivery aspects of vaccines or immuno-therapeutics.
Preferred Skills
- Advanced understanding of various types of vaccine antigens and adjuvant systems
- Advanced knowledge of drug delivery systems for biologicals
- Experience/ advanced knowledge of parenteral formulation development for biologics
- Understanding of biochemistry, degradation pathways, and general approaches for antigen stabilization
- Experience with biophysical techniques and ability to apply them for characterization and problem-solving during vaccine formulations development
- Ability to independently contribute from the bench
- Ability to coach, train and lead others in the design, execution and interpretation of experiments to drive the definition and optimization of formulations
- Good oral and written communication skills
Information about Zoetis:
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.
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