Scientist - II

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Qualifications:

Education Minimum Requirement:
Must have Bachelor's Degree in a Relevant Biological Area (Bacteriology, Biochemistry, Biology, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology, and Virology). Required

Experience and Skills:

1 year of experience working in the Animal Health industry or relevant field. Expanded knowledge in at least one biological area (Biology, Bacteriology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Virology). Detail oriented and good documentation skills. Ability to design and conduct scientific experiments, and interpret results, independently and communicate with relevant team members and stakeholders. Effective written and oral communication capabilities.

Experience with Microsoft Office programs (e.g. Word, Excel). Preferred

Experience and Skills:

Experience working within a R&D or Quality Control laboratory. Experience developing, working with, and troubleshooting in-vitro analytical tests. Knowledgeable of USDA regulations for biological products, or references. Need someone who is outgoing, has positive attitude, communicative, energetic and a team player. This is Onsite role at Elkhorn, NE for 40hrs/week. Flexible work schedule: 8am-5pm/9am-6pm/8am-4pm/6am-2pm/7am-3pm. No night shifts. Possibility of conversion to permanent employee or extension depending upon the performance.

Manager is open to non-local candidates who are comfortable relocating on their expense. WEB-EX Panel interviews will be conducted for this role for approximately 60 minutes.

Assists in the maintenance and management of the reference standard program for two U.S. biologics sites. Maintains compliance according to USDA guidelines and requirements for reference standards and in vitro potency assays. Participates and collaborates in cross-functional project teams with colleagues in Research & Development, Bio-Technology Solutions, Production, Quality Control, and Regulatory Affairs to qualify new reference standards. Conducts in vitro stability testing for reference standards of pre- and post-licensure products.

Provides technical support in the development and validation of reference stability indicating, and other in vitro analytical, tests. Prepares and/or audits in vitro test data for statistical analysis. Assists in the preparation of protocols or reports for submission to regulatory authorities. Participates in critical reagent validation studies, including routine monitoring of critical reagent inventories. Provides technical support for in-line Quality Control assays, including ability to carry out investigations and assay troubleshooting activities.

Supports local, regional, and global program initiatives.