Zoetis Inc

Laboratory Automation Lead

Zoetis Inc$95K — $115K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering field with a minimum of 6 years industry experience.
  • Extensive experience programming relevant liquid handlers.
  • Ability to design user-focused software interfaces based on end-user needs.
  • Experience integrating automation instrumentation with inventory management systems.
  • Experience in the development, validation, and maintenance of liquid handler liquid classes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead laboratory automation initiatives by collaborating with scientific teams to define requirements and ensure project delivery.
  • Oversee operational excellence by enhancing existing automated workflows for improved reliability and throughput.
  • Evaluate new assay automation technologies to inform VMRD's automation roadmap.
  • Define quality control standards and maintenance processes for laboratory instruments.
  • Train teams on automated workflows, ensuring thorough documentation and user adoption.
  • Leverage external vendors and partners to accelerate development and minimize risk.
  • Facilitate cross-functional communication and alignment among automation stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Full-time regular position
  • Opportunity to shape next-generation assay automation initiatives
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Support for professional development and training
  • Role in a leading Veterinary Medicine Research and Development organization.
Full Job Description
Zoetis is currently recruiting a Laboratory Automation Lead for its world-class Veterinary Medicine Research and Development (VMRD) organization. In this role, the successful candidate will lead a team responsible for the development and implementation of laboratory automation solutions within the Automation & Data Sciences (ADS) group. The position will build on ADS's industry-leading capabilities and help shape the next generation of assay automation at Zoetis.

Position Responsibilities:
  • Lead laboratory automation initiatives by partnering with scientific teams to understand workflows, translate needs into clear requirements, and oversee delivery from planning through execution.
  • Own operational excellence for existing automated workflows by establishing support routines, monitoring performance, prioritizing improvements, and driving enhancements to increase reliability and throughput.
  • Guide technology evaluation and strategy by assessing new assay automation capabilities, synthesizing findings, and informing VMRD's automation roadmap and investment decisions.
  • Set quality and maintenance processes by defining routine instrument QC standards, ensuring adherence, and coordinating preventive maintenance.
  • Enable teams through coaching and support by training end users, building documentation and escalation paths, and ensuring sustained adoption of automated workflows.
  • Manage external partnerships by effectively leveraging vendors, integrators, and other outside resources to accelerate development and reduce delivery risk.
  • Drive cross-functional alignment by convening automation stakeholders, clarifying roles and decisions, and ensuring consistent practices and priorities across VMRD.


Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering field with a minimum of 6 years' industry experience.
  • Extensive experience programming at least one of the relevant liquid handlers on the market.
  • Ability to understand end-user experience and design user focused software interfaces.
  • Experience in integrating automation instrumentation with inventory management systems.
  • Experience with the development, validation, and maintenance of liquid handler liquid classes.


Technical Skills:
  • Strong background in streamlining workflows and developing automated laboratory processes from the collection of requirements through to implementation and support.
  • Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills required to interact with colleagues, stakeholders, and vendors.
  • Wet lab experience with attention to detail and desire to be a hands-on team member.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • MS Degree in a science or engineering field.
  • Experience managing a team of 3+ colleagues preferred.


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About Zoetis Inc

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12,100 employees
Market Cap
$67.3 billion
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Net Income
$1.6 billion
5 Year Trend
+9.7%
Revenue
$6.6 billion
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