Toxicologist

@ Zoetis

About the Role

Zoetis Veterinary Medicine Research and Development (VMRD) seeks a skilled Toxicologist to join the Toxicology Group within Clinical Pharmacology and Safety Sciences based in Kalamazoo, MI. This role provides global toxicology and safety assessment support, collaborating with teams across VMRD and Global Manufacturing and Supply (GMS) to develop scientifically rigorous safety assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct toxicological assessments for formulation excipients, degradants, raw materials, and residual solvents in APIs and drug products.
• Qualify impurities in manufacturing processes; assess extractables, leachables, and cross-contamination.
• Develop Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs/OEBs) and provide user and worker safety support.
• Establish safe exposure levels such as TTC, PDE, ADI, and MoE.
• Support pharmacovigilance, product quality, and handling out-of-specification batches.
• Assist with regulatory support including REACH registration and global regulatory queries.
• Perform toxicology data analysis, literature review, and gap analysis.
• Contribute to hazard communication and chemical regulatory compliance, including SDS preparation.
• Engage in multidisciplinary collaboration and technical leadership across departments.
• Participate in regulatory and scientific engagements and travel up to 10% as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. (or equivalent) with 2-3 years experience in toxicology or a related discipline is required. Candidates with a Master’s degree and 8 years experience will also be considered. Must have experience in study design, implementation, and interpretation of in vivo/in vitro toxicity studies, strong technical writing skills, and proficiency in MS Office and toxicology databases.

Desirable Skills & Attributes

Board certification in toxicology (e.g., DABT, ERT), DVM qualification, knowledge of global regulatory requirements, and experience in preparing safety data sheets are preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary ranges vary by location. For Colorado, the range is $91,000 - $131,000 and for California, NJ Remote, NY Remote, or Washington, it is $103,000 - $148,000. The position is eligible for both short-term and long-term incentive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, dental, retirement savings, paid holidays, and more.

About Zoetis

At Zoetis, our mission is to advance care for animals and humankind. As a Fortune 500 company and global leader in animal health, we develop vaccines, medicines, diagnostics, and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. Our award-winning culture focuses on career growth, employee connection, and support.

Key skills/competency

toxicology, safety assessment, regulatory, pharmacology, collaboration, analysis, chemical safety, technical writing, research, data analysis