Title: Scientist - II

Location: Elkhorn, NE 68022

Duration: 12 Months contract

Pay Rate: $30.50/hr

Mandatory Experience Required:

Must haves: ELISA and virus titrations. Industry experience needed (animal health, R&D or human health) Work is within biologics and vaccines.

We are also looking for someone with strong aptitude for reference management work (data auditing and analysis, report writing).

Notes from Hiring Manager:

• Lab based role.

• Onsite role.

• NO PHD candidates.

• Position available: 2

Qualifications:

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

Responsibilities:

• 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