Zoetis
Senior Manager, Veterinary Molecular Diagnostician Lead
US Remote · Senior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$114k-$175kDetected 1 day ago
Data AnalysisExcelBioinformaticsPCRqPCRMolecular BiologyNGSLeadershipCommunicationMentoringAdaptabilityMicrosoft Office
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About the role
- Focus areas include continuous assay improvement, workflow efficiency, and quality/compliance.
- The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is 114,000 - 175,000.
- Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.
Responsibilities
- Design, optimize, validate/verify, and implement multiplex PCR panels (including primer/probe design, assay optimization, and acceptance criteria).
- Execute and document validations/verifications and appropriately document and report study results.
- Lead/support SOP, policy, and data reporting development in conjunction with the ZRL Quality Management System and other stakeholder groups.
- lead updates and supply changes as needed.
- Implement QC program and QC monitoring. Responsible for QC trending and reporting of data
- Lead or support, as applicable, investigations of nonconformances, root cause, CAPA, and effectiveness checks.
- Provide scientific leadership, mentorship, and support training initiatives for bench colleagues.
- Collaborate with operations on efficiency and budget stewardship.
- Implement QC program and QC monitoring. Responsible for QC trending and reporting of data; escalate issues promptly.
- Support safe work practices and biosafety compliance (BSL-2).
Requirements
- Ability to effectively conduct phone calls and communicate in person.
- Occasional required movements may include bending, kneeling, and crouching.
- May be required to lift, move, carry up to 25 lbs.
- 10+ years in veterinary molecular diagnostics or closely related diagnostic/IVD environment.
- 10+ years of experience with Sanger sequencing, BLAST analysis and primer design required.
- 10+ years of experience with proficiency testing as a competency tool.
- Expertise in DNA/RNA extraction (manual/automated), PCR (conventional and real time) setup, environmental contamination control, liquid handling and automation techniques and equipment and troubleshooting.
- Working knowledge of laboratory information system (LIS), documentation practices, and regulated/quality environments.
- MS required
- PhD preferred in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Veterinary/Animal Health sciences, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- 10+ years in veterinary molecular diagnostics or closely related diagnostic/IVD environment. Veterinary microbiology and/or molecular laboratory experience is essential.
- 10+ years of hands-on experience developing and validating real-time PCR (qPCR/RT PCR) and multiplex assays.
- 10+ years of experience with utilization of a quality system for molecular diagnostics. Experience preferred with AAVLD or ISO 17025 accreditation. Candidate must provide evidence of quality system adherence.
- Bioinformatics experience (sequence analysis, primer/probe design, strain surveillance) is a plus.
- Demonstrated success in high-throughput testing environments and with automation platforms.
Nice to have
- 10+ years of experience with utilization of a quality system for molecular diagnostics.
- Experience preferred with AAVLD or ISO 17025 accreditation.
- Candidate must provide evidence of quality system adherence.
- Experience with next generation sequencing (NGS) is a plus.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience verifying or validating diagnostic serological assays is a plus.
- Experience with NALHN-sanctioned disease testing is a plus.
Compensation
- The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is 114,000 - 175,000.
Benefits
- Internal teams may include ZRL Medical and Operational teams, as well as Commercial teams.
- MS required; PhD preferred in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Veterinary/Animal Health sciences, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
Company info
- We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability.
- Consult with internal teams and veterinary customers on complex results and case workup.
Visa & Work Authorization
- 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.
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