Viral Diagnostics Tech

Phibro Animal Health Corporation is a publicly traded, global organization with a rich history in animal health and nutrition as a manufacturer and marketer of medicated feed additives, vaccines, nutritional specialty products, and mineral nutrition. We strive to be a trusted partner with livestock producers, farmers, veterinarians, and consumers who raise or care for farm and companion animals by providing solutions to help them maintain and enhance the health of their animals.

Phibro is a diversified company in manufacturing and marketing products for ethanol performance, microbials for plants, home and industrial applications, and specialty chemicals for various industrial markets. In addition to, Phibro’s revenues are in excess of $1 billion and are supported by over 2,400 employees worldwide.

At Phibro, people are our greatest asset. We strive to develop a diverse workforce that fosters an environment where people feel supported in openly sharing their creativity and skills that allows them to be the most successful that they can be.

The Viral Diagnostics Tech I will support cell culture, virus isolation, propagation, seed development, isolate characterization (growth of isolate, molecular and protein analysis) and production qualification testing of references and other critical components. In addition, continuously improving activities are essential and will require the initiation, set‑up and monitoring of laboratory experiments, analysis and documenting of results.

Hourly rate range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00.

• Growth, maintenance, and qualification of cell lines for vaccine production.
• Virus isolation from field samples submitted by veterinarians and diagnostic laboratories.
• Virus testing for identity, purity, potency, and propagation of production materials.
• Perform established laboratory protocols and assist in the development of new protocols related to vaccine production.
• Record experimental data and assist in the interpretation of results.
• Keep detailed logs of all work‑related activities.
• Use computers and computer‑interface laboratory equipment.
• Clean, maintain laboratory supplies and work areas.
• Prepare and maintain solutions used in laboratory activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Accepting direction.
• Attendance and punctuality.
• Communicating effectively.
• Critical thinking.
• Delivering high quality work.
• Demonstrating initiative.
• Detail orientation.
• Displaying technical expertise.
• Following policies and procedures.
• Interacting with people at different levels.
• Managing time.
• Prioritizing and organizing work.
• Problem solving.

High degree of time management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities and projects oritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans. Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Minimum bachelor’s degree or higher in science with 1‑2 years of laboratory work experience.
• Some experience or knowledge of the following molecular techniques: PCR and its variants (RT‑PCR, nested PCR, multiplex PCR, real‑time PCR); nucleic acid extraction and detection; western blot analysis for identifying viral proteins; virus isolation and cell culture techniques.
• Reasoning ability: ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form, make decisions on routine matters, define and solve practical problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Decision making responsibilities: must work primarily in a worker capacity in a team environment, have informal contact daily with management, good organizational and writing skills necessary to track and document.
• Skills:
  
  ability to read, analyze, interpret, and correspond in the English language; ability to write reports for internal distribution; proficiency in computer skills such as Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Physical demands: occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.; requires good hand/eye coordination to perform the various laboratory tasks.
• Work environment: basic laboratory environment that requires the wearing of personal protective equipment and…