Assistant Scientist

Job title: Scientist - II (Associate)

Location: 21401 West Center Road, Elkhorn NE 68022

Duration: 24 months

Pay rate: $39/hours

Description:

• Routine collaboration with Analytical Technology Solutions, Bioprocess Technology Solutions, Research & Development, Operations, and Quality Control colleagues

• Performs method improvement lab activities across multiple test platforms including live virus and bacterial titrations, hemagglutination assays, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs)

• Supports cross-functional teams in simple and complex investigations for in-line Quality Control assays

• Prepares and/or audits in vitro test data for statistical analysis

• Assists in the preparation of protocols or reports for submission to regulatory authorities

• Supports Research & Development commercialization analytical activities as assigned

• Supports local, regional, and global program initiatives as assigned

• Maintains periodic laboratory cleaning and equipment calibration as assigned

• Supports reference program activities

• Adheres to good documentation practices, including data integrity standards

Quals--

Education: Bachelor’s Degree/Master's degree in a Relevant Biological Area (Bacteriology, Biology, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology, Virology).

Experience: 3 years bench level laboratory experience in the Animal Health industry, preferably in an analytical support role or R&D.

• Expanded knowledge in at least one biological area or analytical platform; experience in other biological areas or across analytical platforms

• Proficient in technical writing and use of Microsoft programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

• Proficient communication skills, which may include past involvement in cross-functional teams and the ability to summarize data and results to internal and external stakeholders

Required skills:

•Virus or bacterial titrations, hemagglutination assays,or enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs).

Preferred but not required:

• At least 1 year Quality Control experience

• Project management experience

• Data evaluation including basic statistics

• Preparation of protocols, reports, and/or data packages for regulatory authorities

Note:

•Lab based role.

•Onsite role.