Biological R&D Scientist

Position Summary

Bimeda is hiring Biological R&D Scientists to join our Vaccine R&D team, supporting discovery, development, and characterization of vaccines for livestock and/or aquaculture species. This broadband posting spans Scientist I-IV — the level and title offered depend on your qualifications (see Level Guide). Entry-level Scientists execute established protocols under supervision; senior Scientists independently design studies, mentor staff, and drive regulatory submissions.

All levels work within USDA Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB) and GLP standards.

Scope and independence scale with level. Scientists will:

• Design, execute, and interpret experiments on antigen expression, purification, characterization, adjuvant selection, and formulation (independence increases with level)
• Perform core molecular biology, microbiology, and cell culture techniques (PCR, cloning, Western blot, ELISA)
• Run and, at senior levels, develop immunological assays (SNT, VN, HI, ELISA, ELISpot, multiplex cytokine, FACS)
• Support or lead in vitro/in vivo safety and efficacy studies, including vaccination-challenge trials
• Maintain GLP-compliant lab records; prepare reagents, media, and challenge materials
• Contribute to USDA Outline of Production, license applications, study reports, and SOPs (III/IV author/revise)
• Collaborate with Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Quality; present findings internally and externally (III/IV)
• Mentor junior staff on technique and compliance (III/IV)

• Grade/Level: Entry Level
• Supervision:
  Works under close supervision and executes established protocols.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Immunology, Virology, Biochemistry, or a related life science field (Master's preferred).
• Experience:
  
  0-2 years of relevant laboratory research experience. Internships and graduate research may be considered.
• Mentorship:
  No mentorship responsibilities expected.
• Regulatory Contribution:
  Maintains GLP-compliant laboratory notebooks and records.

• Grade/Level: Entry Level
• Supervision:
  Performs standard protocols independently under general supervision.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline (Master's preferred).
• Experience:
  
  2+ years of relevant laboratory research experience.
• Mentorship:
  May assist with necropsy and pathology sampling under senior guidance.
• Regulatory Contribution:
  Maintains GLP-compliant laboratory notebooks and records.

• Grade/Level: Mid-Level
• Supervision:
  Independently designs, optimizes, and executes experiments under general supervision.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience; or Ph.D./D.V.M.
  
  -Ph.D. with postdoctoral or industry experience.
• Experience:
  
  4+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, 2+ years with a Master's degree, or relevant postdoctoral/industry experience with a Ph.D.
• Mentorship:
  Mentors Scientist I staff and research associates.
• Regulatory Contribution:
  Contributes to USDA Outline of Production (OoP), license applications, and study reports; authors and revises SOPs.

• Grade/Level: Mid-Level
• Supervision:
  Independently designs, executes, interprets, and leads complete study plans under general supervision.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience; or Ph.D./D.V.M.
  
  -Ph.D. plus 2 years of postdoctoral or industry experience.
• Experience:
  
  6+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, 4+ years with a Master's degree, or 2+ years of postdoctoral/industry experience with a Ph.D.
• Mentorship:
  Mentors Scientists I, II, and III on laboratory techniques, study procedures, and regulatory compliance.
• Regulatory Contribution:
  Contributes to USDA Outline of Production (OoP), license applications, and study reports; authors and revises SOPs.

Years of experience are guidelines and not strict requirements. Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience will be considered.

• B.S. in Microbiology, Immunology, Virology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field (M.S./Ph.D. preferred at higher levels); see Level…