Biologist

Zoetis is seeking a Biologist to join our Clinical Pharmacology group and support research in animal models of disease-including allergy/dermatitis, pain, and inflammation. This role involves hands-on in vivo work, study design, and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic veterinary medicine research environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in vivo studies using animal models of disease (allergy, dermatitis, pain, inflammation, etc.).
• Work directly with dogs, cats, rodents, and other species as needed.
• Perform animal procedures including:
  • Blood sampling
  • Dosing via multiple routes (IV, SC, oral, etc.)
  • Basic behavioral training for simple tasks
• Contribute to disease model development and support early-stage drug discovery.
• Prepare and assist in writing animal use protocols and ensure compliance with ethical and regulatory standards.
• Design, execute, interpret, and report findings from in vivo studies.
• Collaborate closely within a team of in vivo biologists; lead assigned research areas or sub-projects.
• Communicate scientific results clearly to diverse audiences across a matrixed R&D environment.
• Support planning and logistics for complex, multi-phase studies.

Basic Requirements:

• BS in Biological Sciences, Animal Science, or related field
• 3+ years of hands-on experience working with animals in a research setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven experience handling rodents, cats, and dogs, including blood collection and compound administration
• Experience developing in vivo disease models (rodents or larger species).
• Background in in vivo drug discovery, including target identification and validation.
• Ability to independently direct scientific research and lead sub-projects.
• Practical experience preparing IACUC or equivalent animal use protocols.
• Strong planning and organizational skills for managing complex study designs.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across scientific functions and consider multiple scenarios during study planning.

Attributes & Competencies

• High enthusiasm for science and animal health research.
• Creativity, flexibility, and adaptability in a fast-moving research environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Track record of generating innovative solutions to research challenges.
• Ability to thrive in a matrixed organizational structure.

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