Biobank Logistic Engineer

Biobank Logistic Engineer - Product Sustainability, Quality, & Logistics

Zoetis Veterinary Medicine Research and Development, Product Sustainability, Quality & Logistics in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a talented, experienced individual to provide logistic oversight at the Scientist level. 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 research portfolio.

Position Summary

This position involves working closely with scientists from various therapeutic area teams to manage the logistics and execution of analytical test plans, as well as to implement strategies throughout the drug development process, from early to late stages. The role is essential for ensuring the efficient and compliant handling of biological samples within our biobank. The successful candidate will oversee logistics operations, maintaining the integrity and quality of samples from collection to distribution. They will collaborate extensively with biomarker leads, internal in vivo and in vitro research and development labs, clinical trial operations, non-clinical pharmacology and safety teams, data management, biospecimen sample logistics, biomarker data scientists, and external laboratory vendors/contract research organizations (CROs).

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Sample Management: Enable the collection, transportation, storage, and distribution of biological samples, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and quality control measures.
• Logistics Coordination: Develop and implement strategies to optimize the flow of samples and materials within the biobank, collaborating with researchers, laboratory staff, and external partners.
• Quality Assurance and Inventory Control: Maintain high standards of sample integrity through rigorous quality control procedures and manage inventory systems to track sample locations, quantities, and conditions.
• Data and Document Management: Ensure accurate documentation and data entry related to sample handling and logistics operations and contribute to document management by facilitating draft reviews and preparing documents.
• Project and Timeline Management: Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate and manage logistics for analytical plans, maintain project timelines, and provide regular updates to stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• BS/MS degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or related field with a minimum of 4 years industry experience.
• Ability and comfort with learning/using lab automation, Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), and online Inventory databases.
• Experience in logistics or supply chain management, preferably within a laboratory setting.
• Established technical laboratory skills (pipetting, aseptic technique, unit conversions, adherence to protocols, etc).
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Capable of working with minimal oversight in a cross-functional environment. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work flexibly in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Experience with automated high throughput sample preparation and analytical assays.
• Skills and experience in experimental design, technical problem solving and continuous improvement.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Work environment:

The placement of this position will be primarily in Kalamazoo, MI. Occasional travel to other Zoetis sites may also be requested.

The person filling this position will work predominantly in a laboratory setting. There may be exposure to animal pathogens and chemicals. There may be handling of, and/or exposure to animal tissue and zoonotic organisms.

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. 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.

Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.