Associate Scientist

Plymouth, MN (on-site)

About the role

At Zomedica, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in veterinary medicine. As an Associate Scientist, you’ll be at the forefront of discovery — helping to develop and refine products that change the way veterinarians deliver care. This isn’t just a lab role. It’s an opportunity to contribute to innovations that impact real lives, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and shape the future of animal health.

You will support the development of cutting-edge diagnostic solutions for the animal health market, including new assay development, executing standardized bench-level experiments, and assisting with the testing of new technologies and targets.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and optimization of immunoassays on the Company’s point of care diagnostic platforms, including verification, validation, and transfer to manufacturing activities.
• Perform bench level experiments, generate high-quality data, and collaborate with senior scientists to analyze, interpret, and document results.
• Assist with validation builds for new products and process changes.
• Follow established product development workflows, SOPs, and testing protocols.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, summaries, and documentation.
• Maintain accurate and complete lab notebooks and records in accordance with internal quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Work in a team environment to creatively solve problems and overcome technical challenges.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to support the successful launch of new assays.
• Participate in general lab maintenance and lab safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• 1+ years of laboratory or life sciences industry experience preferred (internships accepted).
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in scientific documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot experiments and processes.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize and meet deadlines, and be flexible in responding to changing business demands.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package with medical insurance.
• Employer-paid dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• 401k plan with a Company match.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Collaborative work environment with great growth potential.

Pay

$50,000 to $60,000 per year.