Logistic Scientist – Product Sustainability, Quality, & Logistics

Zoetis Veterinary Medicine Research and Development, Product Sustainability, Quality & Logistics in Louvain-la-Neuve, BE 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 dynamic and detail-oriented Logistics Scientist to drive operational excellence in the end-to-end management of test articles and biological samples for clinical studies. In this role, you will partner with cross-functional teams to forecast, plan, and manage inventory, packaging, labeling, and global distribution of both GMP and non-GMP materials, ensuring alignment with clinical protocols and regulatory requirements.

You will coordinate supply and labeling operations, prepare and review supply requests and documentation, and design and execute labeling and packaging workflows using dedicated software and automated tools. The position involves collaborating with quality assurance and supply chain teams to ensure compliance for all shipments, maintaining accurate records for audit and regulatory purposes, and regularly reviewing inventories.

Additionally, you will support the storage, preparation, and distribution of biological samples within the central lab concept, leveraging automation to optimize logistics processes. You will play a key role in process improvement initiatives and facilitate the implementation and training of new sample management software and electronic systems. This position is critical to ensuring compliant, efficient, and high-quality logistics operations that support global animal health product development and research.

Key Responsibilities:

Inventory & Supply Chain Management

• Partner with cross-functional teams to plan and manage inventory, packaging, labeling, distribution, and global movement of investigative veterinary products and study supplies.
• Ensure alignment with clinical protocols, regulatory requirements, and study objectives.

Test Article (TA) Supply Coordination

• Coordinate the supply and labeling of GMP and non-GMP test articles for clinical studies with VMRD and Global Manufacturing Supply Leads.
• Draft, review, and submit TA supply requests, ensuring all documentation (import permits, risk assessments, labeling forms, manufacturer declarations, etc.) is complete and accurate.

Labeling & Packaging Operations

• Design and prepare vials, boxes, and leaflet labels using dedicated software (e.g., BarTender).
• Manage label and leaflet approval workflows, revision tracking, and electronic signature collection.
• Operate label printing equipment and manage automated label counting and dispensing tools.
• Provide logistical support for labeling and packaging campaigns, including scheduling with warehouses and pilot plants.
• Execute physical non-GMP labeling as required.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Collaborate with quality assurance and supply chain teams to ensure all requirements for GMP and non-GMP shipments are met, including batch record and packaging dossier reviews, and visual inspections.
• Maintain compliant records and archive documentation for audit and regulatory purposes.
• Regularly review and maintain current TA inventories, including stock management prior to destruction.

Sample Logistics & Central Lab Enablement

• Support the central lab concept within our EU footprint, ensuring compliant storage and distribution of biological samples.
• Leverage automated liquid handlers and tube labelers to streamline sample preparation and distribution.
• Collaborate with global distribution centers and local scientists to organize shipment and distribution of materials.

Process Improvement & Digital Enablement

• 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:

• BS degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or related field with a minimum of 3 years industry experience.
• Ability and comfort with learning/using an Electronic Laboratory Notebook (IDBS E-Workbook) and online Inventory databases (BioRails).
• Experience with automated high throughput sample preparation tools.  Able to utilize tube labelers (Sci-Print VXL) to enable streamlining sample logistics in the process of preparation and distribution. 
• Experience in logistics preferably within a laboratory setting or experience in a GMP environment.
• Established technical laboratory skills (pipetting, aseptic technique, unit conversions, adherence to protocols, etc).
• Capable of working with minimal oversight in a cross-functional environment.  Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work flexibly in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Skills and experience in experimental design, technical problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Highly valuable to be proficient in French and English.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Work environment:

This position is in Louvain-la-Neuve, BE.  Occasional travel to other Zoetis sites may also be requested.

The person filling this position will work predominantly in a laboratory setting.   There will be exposure to animal pathogens and chemicals.

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 eligibility.  Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact.