R&D Associate Scientist

Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00

PMAre you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives.

This lab-based role will assist in the design and execution of studies involving process development for in ovo viral propagation. This role provides an opportunity to learn and apply both technical and practical principles supporting the full innovation cycle, contributing to the successful development, validation, and licensure of vaccine products.

Compensation: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour Responsibilities:

Independently perform experimental work involving in ovo viral propagation, including inoculation of embryonated eggs and virus harvest procedures

Execute laboratory activities requiring accurate, precise, and reproducible pipetting, sample preparation, and biological material handling

Apply aseptic techniques during virus propagation, sample processing, media preparation, and related laboratory activities

Conduct work with infectious agents in accordance with BSL-2 safety requirements, laboratory procedures, and regulatory guidelines

Generate methods for technical activities under the guidance of a qualified scientist

Adapt to new procedures and evolving project needs in a dynamic R&D environment

Organize, interpret, and present experimental data to support project advancement, identify atypical results or deviations, and contribute to investigations, technical reports, and process improvements

Collaborate with scientists and cross-functional teams to share key learnings that advance portfolio projects and support innovation

Operate and perform basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment relevant to assigned work Accurately document work in batch records, laboratory notebooks, and/or electronic laboratory notebooks

Maintain a clean, compliant, and organized laboratory work environment while promoting safe laboratory practices

Contribute to a collaborative team environment and maintain a positive, adaptable attitude

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Animal Science, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline

Relevant laboratory internship experience - 2 years of industry experience

Knowledge of BSL-2 laboratory environments and aseptic techniques for maintaining a clean laboratory environment

Proficiency in accurate and precise pipetting

Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, technical curiosity, and learning agility

Track record of working independently and collaborating within cross-functional teams

Effective written and verbal communication skills for documenting and presenting technical data Strong organizational skills and the capacity to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a dynamic environment

Additional Preferences:

Knowledge of in ovo techniques, embryonated egg inoculation, viral propagation, or vaccine development activities

Knowledge of sample preparation and biological and infectious material handling in accordance with laboratory safety procedures

Background in infectious disease, virology, microbiology, or other biological laboratory applications, including work with biohazardous organisms

Exposure to vaccine, biologics, or animal health research programs

Operation, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment

Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision

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