Scientist / Senior Scientist Formulation Development
Company: Zoetis
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
Zoetis Veterinary Medicine Research and Development (VMRD) is
seeking an enthusiastic formulation scientist for a challenging and
fast-paced position in Biologics Product Development in Lincoln,
NE.
The scientist is responsible for the design and execution of
pre-formulation, formulation & process optimization studies,
including scale-up, manufacture of clinical supplies, and processes
transferring to pilot/manufacturing facilities. The scientist is
also responsible for working collaboratively with
multi-disciplinary teams, authoring technical and regulatory
documents, leading/supporting organizational initiatives, assessing
new capabilities/technologies. The selected individual is expected
to have knowledge of formulation types and technologies, including
lyophilization, stabilization approaches, and familiarity with
analytical techniques to characterize biologicals.
The responsibilities for this role will include but not limited
to:
* Design and development of parenteral biologic formulations
(solutions, emulsions, lyophilized products, and other dosage
forms)
* Develop and optimize lyophilization-cycles and emulsions with
process characterization
* Design and perform commercial process development studies for
drug products by using expertise/knowledge of scale-down/scale-up
principles
* Manufacture and supply formulations/drug product for clinical
studies
* Design and conduct studies to characterize molecular and
biophysical properties of various types of biological substrates
(virus, bacterial, peptides, proteins, monoclonal antibodies,
nucleotides, etc.)
* Collaborate with and support pilot plant and manufacturing
scientists for successful technology transfer
* 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:
B.S. (5+ years' experience) or MS (2+ years' experience) or PhD
(0-2 years' experience) in Pharmaceutics or Pharmaceutical
Sciences, Biochemistry, Immunology, Biology or related field with
research focus on formulation related aspects of biologicals.
Preferred Skills:
* 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 stabilization of biologics
* Experience with biophysical techniques (laser diffraction,
microscopy, viscosity) and ability to apply them for
characterization and problem-solving during formulation
development
* Understanding of various types of vaccine antigens and adjuvant
systems
* Ability to independently contribute from the bench
* 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. We are currently
seeking to fill new positions to support our growing
biopharmaceutical portfolio.
Full time
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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.
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