Animal Welfare Specialist – Program Coordinator

Zoetis

Animal Welfare Specialist coordinating day-to-day IACUC operations and supporting global animal welfare programs at Zoetis. Analyzing operational data, maintaining internal systems, and providing administrative support.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeKalamazoo • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in IACUC operations and animal welfare program management, with strong capabilities in data analysis, dashboard development, and metrics reporting. Proficient in providing administrative support to governance bodies and collaborating with IT and data teams for operational efficiency.

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IACUC OperationsData AnalysisDashboard DevelopmentCPIA CertificationAnimal Welfare Tracking Platforms

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisMetrics ReportingDashboard DevelopmentIACUC Management SystemsAnimal Welfare Tracking Platforms

Soft Skills

CollaborationAdministrative Support

Tools & Technologies

Internal Event Tracking Platform

Certifications & Qualifications

CPIA Certification

Industry Keywords

Laboratory Animal CareResearch ComplianceGxP ContextAnimal Welfare Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Executes the day-to-day coordination, documentation, and analytics that enable strong IACUC operations.
Serves as point of contact for all global animal welfare programs and supports consistent application globally.
Owns the operational layer of the internal event tracking platform.
Performs routine trending and pattern detection, maintaining dashboards and recurring reports.
Flags outliers and repeat risk drivers to the Head of Global Animal Welfare Risk Management.
Collaborates with IT and data teams to maintain, test, and implement corrective actions for the platform.
Provides administrative and logistical support to the Institutional Official (IO) and Animal Welfare Board (AWB).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in animal science, biology, life sciences, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
CPIA certification or active pursuit of certification preferred.
3–5 years of experience in a laboratory animal care, IACUC operations, or research compliance environment.
Demonstrated experience in data analysis, dashboard development, or metrics reporting, preferably in a research or GxP context.
Experience with IACUC management systems, animal welfare tracking platforms, or equivalent systems.
Prior experience providing administrative support to committees or governance bodies preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits
Array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources