Mid Level Clinical Scientist Jobs
Mid level clinical scientist jobs go to professionals ready to own studies end to end, guide junior staff, and move projects forward with limited day-to-day oversight. Roles are a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote across Healthcare & Medical Services, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Manufacturing, with Sutter Health, Kaleida Health, and BayCare Health System hiring at this level now.
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ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Senior Scientist/Principal Scientist - Clinical Veterinarian
Kalamazoo Michigan is the world headquarters for Veterinary Medicine Research and Development (VMRD) for Zoetis. The Kalamazoo/Richland Veterinary Service group, within Global Animal Science and Welfare, at Zoetis, has the mission and responsibility of developing and implementing the program of veterinary care and providing veterinary support to VMRD projects at the Richland and Kalamazoo sites. We are seeking an experienced, innovative and highly motivated veterinarian to contribute towards delivering an exceptional animal care program as well as partnering with VMRD researchers to produce high-quality research studies.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary responsibility is to provide clinical veterinary support to research animals at the Kalamazoo site in support of VMRD.
Clinical Veterinary responsibility includes but is not limited to:
- Development and/or implementation of population medicine programs and preventive medicine procedures
- Provision of training to animal care technicians and/or study personnel
- Study oversight by reviewing protocols and ensuring compliance with approved procedures
- Attendance and participation in pre-study activities
- Preparation of health certificates
- Assessment of animals prior to shipment and after receipt
- Authoring and reviewing SOPs
- Performing necropsies
- Serving as a non-voting Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee ad hoc member (ex. Animal Use Protocol review, semiannual facility inspections)
- Participate in veterinary on-call duty on weekends and holidays on a rotational basis Participation in facility design/renovation planning
Additional responsibilities may include:
Providing support to the Global Animal Welfare team by assisting with animal welfare audits of animal suppliers and contract research organizations; and participating in internal and external animal welfare audits (AAALAC International, USDA, and internal audits.)EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Suitable candidates will have a DVM/VMD from an accredited College of Veterinary Medicine and a minimum of 3 years of experience in clinical veterinary practice with a primary focus on livestock (horses, cattle, swine, small ruminant, poultry), companion animal medicine and surgery, and familiarity with traditional lab animal species (rats, mice, guinea pig)
- Licensed to practice in at least one state with the expectation to become licensed in Michigan
- Federally accredited or the ability to become federally accredited.
OTHER DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES:
- Previous experience in research setting as a clinical veterinarian.
- A diplomate of the American College of Laboratory Medicine (DACLAM)
- Experience with development of animal models for research.
- Experience working in biocontainment facilities and development of biosecurity programs.
- Additional academic training in an allied field (infectious diseases, immunology, epidemiology).
- Knowledge of animal welfare compliance oversight
- Experience working in animal programs regulated by USDA APHIS and visited by AAALAC.
- Network of research veterinarians and/or experts in a variety of veterinary disciplines.
- High motivation, demonstrated initiative, independent and flexible in thinking, strong interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.
- Strong documentation, writing, teaching and oral communication skills.
- Experience with multiple software platforms, including electronic data capture and data management. Experience with livestock and/or traditional lab animal species.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Work environment: The person filling this position will work on site with research scientists, study monitors, line managers and technical staff. May be required to work with zoonotic and animal pathogens and chemicals. There may be handling of zoonotic organisms and working in BSL-2 and BSL-3 facilities requiring shower in/out procedures.
- Veterinary support is about 25% in support of research projects and 75% in support of the animal care program.
- Participate in veterinary on-call duty on weekends and holidays on a rotational basis including some work outside of core business hours.
- Some travel (10%) to off-site locations may be required Support for tuition reimbursement, continuing education and career development is available.
Full time
Regular
Colleague
Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.
Notice: Zoetis Recruiters will contact candidates via email from an address ending in @zoetis.com and may also initially connect with candidates through LinkedIn , including LinkedIn InMail. Zoetis does not use Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, or other web-based/generic email domains to communicate about job opportunities, interviews, or offers of employment. If you receive a recruitment-related email message claiming to be from Zoetis that does not come from @zoetis.com , please treat it as suspicious. For your security, do not reply, click links, open attachments, share personal or financial information, or send money in response to unexpected or questionable recruitment communications.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Senior Scientist/Principal Scientist - Clinical Veterinarian
Kalamazoo Michigan is the world headquarters for Veterinary Medicine Research and Development (VMRD) for Zoetis. The Kalamazoo/Richland Veterinary Service group, within Global Animal Science and Welfare, at Zoetis, has the mission and responsibility of developing and implementing the program of veterinary care and providing veterinary support to VMRD projects at the Richland and Kalamazoo sites. We are seeking an experienced, innovative and highly motivated veterinarian to contribute towards delivering an exceptional animal care program as well as partnering with VMRD researchers to produce high-quality research studies.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary responsibility is to provide clinical veterinary support to research animals at the Kalamazoo site in support of VMRD.
Clinical Veterinary responsibility includes but is not limited to:
- Development and/or implementation of population medicine programs and preventive medicine procedures
- Provision of training to animal care technicians and/or study personnel
- Study oversight by reviewing protocols and ensuring compliance with approved procedures
- Attendance and participation in pre-study activities
- Preparation of health certificates
- Assessment of animals prior to shipment and after receipt
- Authoring and reviewing SOPs
- Performing necropsies
- Serving as a non-voting Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee ad hoc member (ex. Animal Use Protocol review, semiannual facility inspections)
- Participate in veterinary on-call duty on weekends and holidays on a rotational basis Participation in facility design/renovation planning
Additional responsibilities may include:
Providing support to the Global Animal Welfare team by assisting with animal welfare audits of animal suppliers and contract research organizations; and participating in internal and external animal welfare audits (AAALAC International, USDA, and internal audits.)EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Suitable candidates will have a DVM/VMD from an accredited College of Veterinary Medicine and a minimum of 3 years of experience in clinical veterinary practice with a primary focus on livestock (horses, cattle, swine, small ruminant, poultry), companion animal medicine and surgery, and familiarity with traditional lab animal species (rats, mice, guinea pig)
- Licensed to practice in at least one state with the expectation to become licensed in Michigan
- Federally accredited or the ability to become federally accredited.
OTHER DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES:
- Previous experience in research setting as a clinical veterinarian.
- A diplomate of the American College of Laboratory Medicine (DACLAM)
- Experience with development of animal models for research.
- Experience working in biocontainment facilities and development of biosecurity programs.
- Additional academic training in an allied field (infectious diseases, immunology, epidemiology).
- Knowledge of animal welfare compliance oversight
- Experience working in animal programs regulated by USDA APHIS and visited by AAALAC.
- Network of research veterinarians and/or experts in a variety of veterinary disciplines.
- High motivation, demonstrated initiative, independent and flexible in thinking, strong interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.
- Strong documentation, writing, teaching and oral communication skills.
- Experience with multiple software platforms, including electronic data capture and data management. Experience with livestock and/or traditional lab animal species.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Work environment: The person filling this position will work on site with research scientists, study monitors, line managers and technical staff. May be required to work with zoonotic and animal pathogens and chemicals. There may be handling of zoonotic organisms and working in BSL-2 and BSL-3 facilities requiring shower in/out procedures.
- Veterinary support is about 25% in support of research projects and 75% in support of the animal care program.
- Participate in veterinary on-call duty on weekends and holidays on a rotational basis including some work outside of core business hours.
- Some travel (10%) to off-site locations may be required Support for tuition reimbursement, continuing education and career development is available.
Full time
Regular
Colleague
Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.
Notice: Zoetis Recruiters will contact candidates via email from an address ending in @zoetis.com and may also initially connect with candidates through LinkedIn , including LinkedIn InMail. Zoetis does not use Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, or other web-based/generic email domains to communicate about job opportunities, interviews, or offers of employment. If you receive a recruitment-related email message claiming to be from Zoetis that does not come from @zoetis.com , please treat it as suspicious. For your security, do not reply, click links, open attachments, share personal or financial information, or send money in response to unexpected or questionable recruitment communications.
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Mid Level Clinical Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level clinical scientist job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just contribution. Highlight studies or projects where you led execution, resolved protocol issues independently, or trained colleagues. Applications that tie your experience to concrete outcomes, such as a trial milestone met or a data quality improvement you drove, stand out at this level. Tailor your resume to the therapeutic area each employer focuses on.
Which companies hire mid level clinical scientists?
Companies hiring mid level clinical scientists right now include Sutter Health, Kaleida Health, and BayCare Health System, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a mix of large pharmaceutical manufacturers, contract research organizations, and medical device companies that need scientists capable of running studies with real autonomy.
Are there remote mid level clinical scientist jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by therapeutic area and employer. About 0% of mid level clinical scientist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully on-site roles most common at hospital systems and early-phase research sites. CROs and larger biopharma companies tend to offer the most flexible arrangements at this level.
How do I move up to a mid level clinical scientist role?
Moving from entry level to mid level takes deliberate depth-building, not just time served. Take on full protocol ownership whenever possible, volunteer to train incoming staff, and document the measurable impact of your work. Scientists who reach mid level quickly tend to have navigated at least one complex regulatory or data challenge independently and can speak to what they decided and why.
Which industries hire the most mid level clinical scientists?
Mid Level clinical scientist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they run ongoing clinical programs that require experienced scientists who can manage study execution without constant senior oversight.