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Our team in Fort Collins is rapidly expanding and seeking passionate, talented, and experienced scientists to drive the development of state-of-the-art diagnostic solutions that empower veterinarians to make accurate, safe, and impactful medical decisions.\nAs part of the dynamic Biomarker Discovery Lab, you will collaborate closely with our Research and Development groups. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to pioneering predictive, diagnostic, monitoring, and prognostic products that improve animal care worldwide.\nWe are looking for motivated individuals dedicated to advancing veterinary medicine through innovation. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with exposure to diverse technologies, new product development, and multiple therapeutic areas-working across global teams and functions.\nAt Zoetis, we believe in “doing the right thing for the right reason,” encourage open communication with “speaking up,” and know that “teamwork makes the dreamwork.” If you share these values and want to make a meaningful impact through collaboration and integrity, we would love to hear from you.\nPosition Responsibilities:\nApply knowledge of molecular biology, biochemistry, and immunology in the design and execution of experiments to advance the development of new products. \nDevelop and optimize assays for diagnostic applications while maintaining the highest standards of scientific integrity and quality-always doing the right thing for the right reason. \nPerform benchtop experiments using wet lab techniques for innovative bioassays with meticulous attention to detail and ethical standards. \nCollaborate with systems engineers to integrate hardware, software, consumables, and assays for diagnosis and monitoring, embracing teamwork to achieve seamless solutions. \nWork closely with cross-functional teams and contribute to a culture where everyone feels empowered to speak up and share ideas. \nExecute product verification and validation studies to ensure assay accuracy and reproducibility meet specifications; draft protocols and reports with accountability and thoroughness. \nAnalyze data, interpret and present findings to management and stakeholders, encouraging open dialogue and feedback to promote continuous improvement. \nMaintain accurate and detailed laboratory records reflecting our commitment to integrity and doing the right thing for the right reason. \nSupport multiple projects simultaneously and contribute to regulatory and customer documentation within a collaborative and respectful team environment. \nMaintain laboratory spaces responsibly-including cleaning, inventory management, and equipment upkeep-showing respect for shared resources and reinforcing that teamwork makes the dreamwork. \nDemonstrate strong emotional intelligence, including the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions, empathize with colleagues, and navigate complex interpersonal dynamics effectively. \nEducational & Experience:\nBA/BS in a scientific discipline related to biological and chemistry assay development. Minimum of 3 years of laboratory experience in assay development in the pharmaceutical, medical device, diagnostics or related industries. \nMA/MS in a scientific discipline related to biological and chemistry assay development. Minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience in assay development in the pharmaceutical, medical device, diagnostics or related industries. \nTechnical Skills Requirements:\nExpertise in immunoassay, chemistry, and biomarker assay development (ligand binding assays, spectrophotometry, wet chemistry). \nStrong knowledge of biosafety protocols and safe specimen handling. \nExcellent oral, written, and technical communication skills. \nProactive self-starter, able to work independently and collaboratively. \nStrong interpersonal, problem-solving, multitasking, and organizational skills. \nProficient in statistical software (e.g., JMP, Prism) and Microsoft Office suite. Experience with Python or R preferred. \nExperience in matrix organizations and industrial manufacturing is a plus. \nPreferred:\nExperience translating biomarker discovery into diagnostic assay solutions. \nIf you’re passionate about advancing veterinary health through innovative diagnostics, join us and make an impact!\nThe U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $80,000-$120,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the base pay target range for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.\nThis position is also eligible for short-term incentive compensation.\nIn addition to compensation, Zoetis offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the physical, emotional and financial wellbeing of our colleagues and their families including healthcare and insurance benefits beginning on day one, a 401K plan with a match and profit-sharing contribution from Zoetis, and 4 weeks of vacation.\nFull timeRegularColleagueAny 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.\nZoetis 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.\nNotice: Zoetis Recruiters will contact candidates via email from an address ending in @zoetis.com and may also initially connect with candidates through LinkedIn, including LinkedIn InMail. Zoetis does not use Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, or other web-based/generic email domains to communicate about job opportunities, interviews, or offers of employment. If you receive a recruitment-related email message claiming to be from Zoetis that does not come from @zoetis.com, please treat it as suspicious. For your security, do not reply, click links, open attachments, share personal or financial information, or send money in response to unexpected or questionable recruitment communications.\nZoetis 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  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. 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