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Job Description
Job Description
Associate Scientist - Diagnostics
Vaxxinova US is seeking an individual to join our team as an Associate Scientist on the Diagnostics team in Worthington, Minnesota.
At Vaxxinova US, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference. We offer competitive pay and benefits, opportunities for growth, and a supportive work culture.
About the role :
The Associate Scientist role, reporting to the Diagnostics Team Leader, is responsible for performing bacterial isolation and identification from veterinary diagnostic specimens, assisting with other testing in the laboratory, and maintaining equipment and supplies.
Main Responsibilities :
- Process in-coming samples for testing.
- Bacterial isolation and identification from veterinary diagnostic specimens.
- Accurately reports results in LIMS.
- Assists with other testing in the Diagnostic Lab as needed.
- Will also assist in the coordination and execution of departmental projects.
- Will provide bacterial technical support to other departments as needed.
- Has ability to follow SOPs in an efficient and accurate manner.
- Ability to troubleshoot and / or modify SOPs.
- Successfully and accurately communicate results to the supervisor.
- Will be trained to ship Category A & B infectious substances and dry ice.
- Maintain laboratory supplies and equipment.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on occasion, able to bend, twist and perform fine motor manipulations.
- Rabies vaccination required for position.
- Work occasional weekend rotation.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Capabilities :
Experience / Educational Requirements :
Benefits at Vaxxinova :
We are proud to offer a generous benefit package in addition to competitive compensation, including employer contributions towards medical, dental and vision premiums. Most benefits begin on date of hire. Our benefits include :
About Vaxxinova
Vaxxinova provides a wide range of both autogenous and licensed vaccines combined with high-level diagnostic services, supported by strong R&D. Our focus is on livestock including cattle, poultry, swine and aqua. Vaxxinova US, formerly known as Epitopix and Newport Laboratories, is the US operating unit of Vaxxinova International, headquartered in the Netherlands. Vaxxinova US has a strong market presence making autogenous vaccines for cattle, swine, and poultry as well as a state-of-the-art diagnostic laboratory. Vaxxinova currently has facilities in ten countries including Brazil, Chile, Germany, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Norway, the Netherlands, Thailand, and the USA. Vaxxinova is part of the family-owned EW Group, headquartered in Germany. The EW Group specializes in animal genetics, animal nutrition and animal health, operates in over 100 countries and records consistent international growth.
Recruiting Agencies
Vaxxinova US does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies in response to job postings on social media or Vaxxinova US websites. Vaxxinova US will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to these unsolicited CVs. Vaxxinova US explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited CVs, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Vaxxinova US. Phone calls or emails from recruiters or employment agencies are not appreciated.
