Associate Scientist, Outcomes Research, Oslo

Associate Scientist, Outcomes Research, Oslo

Become part of a global leader in vaccines and therapeutics innovation for aquaculture!

Associate Scientist for our Outcomes Research team

Why join PHARMAQ part of Zoetis?
PHARMAQ is part of Zoetis, the world's leading animal health company, and is the global leader in vaccine and therapeutics development for the aquaculture industry. The company develops safe and effective medicines through targeted research and a highly skilled and dedicated staff. PHARMAQ part of Zoetis has around 420 employees, with R&D and manufacturing facilities based in Norway and commercial operations located in Norway, Europe, North and South America and in Asia.

Our innovative drive is focused on the need to produce sustainable, safe and healthy seafood. Fish continues to be the most consumed and future crucial source of animal protein worldwide, and we believe that fish health management tools, such as fish vaccines and therapeutics, are key to developing a sustainable growth in global aquaculture.

In PHARMAQ part of Zoetis, we foster a highly collaborative culture and work across the business units to obtain results that matter. It is our colleagues that make the difference, and we strive to value the professional and personal development of every colleague. 

Who are we looking for?
When hiring new employees, we look for individuals who are inspired by PHARMAQ part of Zoetis dynamic and innovative spirit to create the next generation of solutions and services to support the evolving aquaculture industry. Our core beliefs are Our Colleagues Make The Difference, Always Do The Right Thing, Customer Obsessed, Run It Like You Own It and We Are One Zoetis. 

We are now looking for a committed Associate Scientist for our Outcomes Research team.

Key tasks for this position
 
•    Characterization of pathogens by molecular biological methods such as PCR, qPCR, sequence analyzes and antibody-based methods such as Western blotting and ELISA
•    Cultivation, purification, and basic biochemical characterization of bacteria
•    Implementation and development of ELISA methods to measure antibody responses in fish
•    Participation in commercial projects
•    Support on relevant parts of clinical trails
•    Documentation work; e.g. preparation of protocols, reports and publications
•    Practical laboratory work, with a focus on microbiological and immunological methods

Your characteristics 
•    Engaged and curious
•    Works independently, structured, targeted and with a high degree of execution 
•    Ability to handle several projects at the same time
•    Distinguished team player, with integrity, flexibility and systematic characteristics
•    Genuine interest for understanding the applicability of the results and contribute into discussions related to the findings

Your qualifications
•    College / university education within biotechnology, cell biology, fish health, microbiology, or other relevant disciplines
•    Experience from working with different analytical methods
•    Strong communications skills and ability to build relationships
•    Business fluent in Norwegian and English, additional languages are a plus
•    Experience from and interest in aquaculture
•    FELASA cat. C (Laboratory Animal Sciences for scientists) is an advantage
•    Experience with automatization and ELISA robot is an advantage

The position is in Oslo (Skøyen) at our modern and well-equipped research center.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, flexible schedules, and the opportunity to work with the world’s strongest research teams on fish health, both internally in PHARMAQ and among external collaborators.

For further information about the position please contact:
Ane Sandtrø, Director Outcomes Research
Ane.sandtro@zoetis.com
+47 92068615

Application:
We are looking forward to receiving your application, which you can send with your CV via email to Finn.no application system (alternative to hr@pharmaq.no) by 18.05.2025. Applications will be considered on an ongoing basis. Copy of diplomas and testimonials are requested to be included in the interview. We are a pharmaceutical company, and we will require police testimonial upon appointment.

PHARMAQ is the world's leading vaccine and innovation company focused on the aquaculture industry and part of Zoetis, the world's leading animal health company. The company develops safe and effective medicines for the aquaculture industry with a good environmental profile through targeted research and dedicated staff. Production, administration, research and development is located in Norway and the group's products are marketed in Europe, North and South America and in Asia. PHARMAQ has around 420 employees. For more information, see the company's website: www.pharmaq.com

By submitting an application and CV, you agree that the information you provide will be stored in our database to be able to assess you in our recruitment processes. The information will not be stored longer than necessary and maximum for 6 months. Should you have any questions about the safety of our recruitment processes, please contact us at e-mail hr@pharmaq.no. The applicant is entitled to withdraw the application at any time.