Logistic Scientist - Product Sustainability, Quality, & Logistics

Logistic Scientist - Product Sustainability, Quality, & Logistics

Zoetis Veterinary Medicine Research and Development, Product Sustainability, Quality & Logistics in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a talented, experienced individual to provide logistic oversight at the Scientist level. Zoetis is a global animal health company dedicated to supporting customers and their businesses. Building on 60 years of experience, we deliver quality medicines, biopharmaceuticals, and vaccines, complemented by diagnostic products and genetic tests and supported by a range of services. We are working every day to better understand and address the real-world challenges faced by those who raise and care for animals in ways they find truly relevant. Zoetis discovers, develops, and manufactures a diverse portfolio of animal health medicines, biopharmaceuticals and vaccines designed to meet the real-world needs of veterinarians and the livestock farmers and companion animal owners they support. We are currently seeking to fill new positions to support our growing research portfolio.

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dynamic Logistics Scientist to provide pharmacist-level operational oversight for the end-to-end management of test articles and investigational veterinary products in support of clinical studies. This role will ensure the safe, compliant, and efficient handling, documentation, and distribution of study materials, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to uphold the highest standards of quality and regulatory integrity.

You will partner with cross-functional teams-including supply chain, quality assurance, manufacturing, and research scientists-to manage inventory, facilitate labeling workflows, and ensure the efficient movement of study materials. The position also supports the implementation and training of new digital tools and sample management systems and maintains rigorous records for audit and regulatory purposes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage inventory of investigational veterinary products and test articles across the Kalamazoo site and within our pharmacy operations.

• Develop and maintain inventory management systems to track product conditions, quantities, and locations.

• Ensure strict compliance with DEA and FDA regulations for handling, storage, recordkeeping, and disposal of controlled substances and regulated compounds.

• Maintain accurate documentation and data entry in Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and other regulatory databases.

• Archive records for audit and regulatory purposes.

• Collaborate with quality assurance and supply chain teams to ensure all requirements for GLP and GCP inventories are met.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory inspections and audits related to pharmacy operations.

• Prepare vials, boxes, and leaflet labels using dedicated software (e.g., BarTender).

• Operate label printing equipment and automated label counting and dispensing tools.

• Execute labeling and packaging campaigns, including scheduling with partners.

• Execute physical non-GMP labeling as required.

• Support implementation and training for new sample management software and electronic applications (e.g., automated document generation, electronic signatures).

• Assist with documentation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• M.S. or B.S. + 7 years' experience in a scientific field, supply chain, or pharmacy management.

• Preferred. PharmD degree with relevant industry experience. Active and unrestricted pharmacist license (as required by state).

• Demonstrated experience in inventory management and regulatory compliance (DEA and FDA) within a pharmacy or research setting.

• Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and online inventory databases.

• Ability and comfort with learning/using lab automation and digital tools.

• Strong organizational, coordination, and technical laboratory skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Experience in logistics or supply chain management, preferably within a laboratory, pharmacy, or research environment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Work environment:

This position is in Kalamazoo, MI. Occasional travel to other Zoetis sites may also be requested.

The person filling this position will work predominantly in a pharmacy and laboratory setting.

Zoetis 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. 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. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment

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