💰 $100,000 - $150,000 🌍 United States of America 📅 07/05/2023
Apply##### Job Description :
Zoetis is a global animal health company dedicated to nurturing our world and
humankind by advancing care for animals. We strive to create an atmosphere
where colleagues feel valued and supported, can give their best every day, and
are proud of the company where they work. Building on 70+ years of experience,
our scientists help pets live longer, healthier lives, and support healthier,
more productive livestock. We are committed to discovering and developing
solutions that span a continuum of care to predict, prevent, detect, and treat
disease in animals while championing a more sustainable future and creating a
healthier world for all.
Zoetis Veterinary Medicine Research and Development (VMRD) is seeking a
talented, experienced individual to provide Rapid Application Development in
support of R&D. This is a unique opportunity to join the Discovery Sciences &
Technologies organization and work directly with scientists to learn about the
processes involved in progressing pharma therapeutics and biotherapeutics from
idea through research & development, quickly develop solutions to improve
their processes, and partner with our Zoetis Technology & Digital (ZTD) group
to implement broader solutions for VMRD.
##### **Position Summary**
This position will require a highly motivated individual who can effectively
collaborate with other team members across the organization to advance
projects. The ideal candidate is willing to learn about scientists’ processes
and needs, provide guidance on possible solutions to address gaps, and
implement solutions in collaboration with scientists, lab automation/data
specialists, data scientists, and Zoetis Tech & Digital. It is essential that
the candidate possess excellent listening and problem-solving skills,
communicates effectively, is change agile, and can work both within a team and
individually to deliver on objectives related to data capture, storage,
searching, integration, and visualization.
##### **Responsibilities**
* Collaborating with scientists to identify data gaps and implement best solutions for data capture, storage, searching, integration, and visualization, incorporating FAIR data practices
* Partnering with ZTD and VMRD technology groups to understand available tools, platforms, and recommended tech stack to apply
* Rapidly designing and developing software applications and/or databases to solve data needs of scientists, including capturing/providing data to existing or new data pipelines for advanced analytics and data visualization
* Ensuring the development of high-quality, reliable, and scalable applications within tight deadlines
* Performing testing and debugging of applications to ensure optimal performance and functionality
* Participating in code/platform reviews with ZTD to maintain code quality and incorporate best practices
* Continuously researching and learning about the latest technologies and industry trends to improve application development processes
* Providing technical support and troubleshooting for existing applications
* Collaborating with the team to create and maintain project documentation
* Training and mentoring others
##### **Education and Experience:**
* Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Information Management, Data Science, or related field
* Proven experience as a Rapid Application Developer/Engineer or similar role
* Knowledge of rapid application development methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum
* Proficiency in programming languages, such as Java, C#, or Python and using code sharing tools such as Git or GitHub
* Familiarity with front-end languages, such as React, CSS, and JavaScript/TypeScript
* Experience with database design and management, such as SQL, NoSQL, or Oracle
* Familiarity with cloud technologies, such as Azure or AWS
* Familiarity with visualization tools, such as Tableau, Spotfire, or Power BI
* Knowledge of software development best practices, including version control and continuous integration
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively in a fast-paced, innovative environment sometimes requiring frequent project transitions.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to explain complex ideas to audiences without a technical background.
* Demonstrated ability for collaboration and conflict resolution with individuals representing a broad cross-section of the drug research and development function
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or within a team as well as manage multiple projects simultaneously
