Associate Scientist, Biology-Discovery

Job Description

For over 130 years, we have pioneered groundbreaking science. Today, we are driven by continuous innovation to develop breakthrough medicines, vaccines and technology. Rooted in direct experience on the farm and in the clinic, we work hand in hand with our customers every step of the way.

• Under the direction of supervisor, conducts laboratory and animal studies for the development of new or improved veterinary or biological products.
• Performs routine laboratory and animal work with minimal supervision.
• Performs complex laboratory and animal work under moderate to close supervision.
• Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Responsible for recording data, performing routine calculations, and providing tabulated summaries to supervisor.
• Assists with writing routine laboratory procedure protocols with close supervision.
• Coordinates work schedule with animal care group.
• Assists in the preparation of standard operating procedures (SOP) and R&D procedures under minimal supervision.
• Writes study protocols with minimal supervision, and writes reports with close supervision.
• May serve as Study Investigator for laboratory procedures and animal studies.
• Reads scientific literature as requested by supervior.

• Bachelors degree in biology, animal science, or related field and 1-2 years of relevant lab experience.

• Good knowledge of aseptic techniques.
• Good knowledge of microbiology, virology, immunology and animal science.
• Experience in propagation of bacteria and or viruses is desirable.
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques such as cell culture, bacterial enumeration, viral titration, ELISA, Western blot, PCR, molecular biology and other basic laboratory techniques is highly desirable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and computer skills such as Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Must be able to work effectively and collaborate with peers in R&D and other departments.
• Experience working with animals, specifically poultry, is highly desirable.

Animal Science, Animal Science, Assay Development, Biochemistry, Biology, Biophysics, Blotting Techniques, Cell Biology, Cell Culture Techniques, Data Analysis, Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), Lab Maintenance, Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Maintenance, Laboratory Management, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Protocols, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Techniques, Mammalian Cell Culture, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Molecular Biology Techniques, Pipetting, Scientific Literacy {+ 5 more}

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