Responsibilities:
- Exhibit conduct consistent with the Zoetis Mission, Vision, and Core Beliefs.
- Perform duties in a safe manner. Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Perform duties according to standard operating procedures (SOPs). Ensure that required data is properly documented in a timely fashion according to the current SOPs.
- Duties include handling of customer samples, preparation of DNA for analysis (purification and/or PCR Reactions) following prescribed methods, SOPs and best practices, and delivery of data.
- Report deviations from SOPs, or unexpected results in a timely fashion.
- Routinely monitor laboratory procedures to ensure that all activities are performed according to the current versions of the SOPs.
- Ensure proper operation of laboratory equipment by calibrating, completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, and maintaining equipment inventories.
- Maintain laboratory supply inventory by monitoring stock to determine inventory levels, anticipating needed supplies, and notifying appropriate personnel.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement process.
- Author and revise SOPs as needed.
- Conduct process investigations and troubleshooting as assigned.
- Perform data review and data calling as assigned.
- With QA guidance, independently troubleshoot anomalous scientific results. Assist with investigations into questionable or out-of-specification laboratory data.
- Assist in the preparation of Corrective Action/Preventative Action (CAPA) reports.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor degree or above required; Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Genetics or science-related field preferred
- Minimum 1 year of laboratory experience preferred; Genetics experience preferred
- Proficient in pipette usage
- Ability to read, understand, and follow SOPs.
- Familiarity with safety and operational procedures
- Fluency in oral and written English
- Excellent time management skills
- Strong team orientation and work ethic
- Must be detail oriented and accurate
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications and Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) applications