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Job Description
The Associate Scientist will be part of a highly collaborative team working towards obtaining new swine vaccine licenses. The incumbent will work semi-independently as a member of a project team to support development and evaluation of prototype viral and/or bacterial strains and vaccine platforms. The primary role of this position is performing laboratory activities, following established procedures, and assist in development of new assays or methods. The Associate Scientist will assist in the conduct of animal trials involving swine and laboratory animals, and must have the ability to evaluate, summarize and troubleshoot study findings.
Technical
– The Associate Scientist will apply established procedures, technologies, and methodologies to complete assignments, and detect deviations, investigate causes and suggest improvements. The incumbent will support projects by performing experimental procedures to advance development, improvement, and/or transfer of new or existing products, production processes or laboratory methods upon assignment by the supervisor. Responsibilities
include: Performing laboratory activities, following established procedures Assisting in development of new assays or methods Conducting animal trials involving swine and laboratory animals Evaluating, summarizing and troubleshooting study findings Requirements
include: B.S./B.A. degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Animal Science or a related field Ability to conduct research project activities under supervision Ability to plan project activities and meet timelines General experience with laboratory techniques Good verbal and written communication skills Good computer skills including knowledge of Word and Excel Preferred Experience and Skills
include: Bacterial culture and titration assays Mammalian cell culture techniques Viral culture, titration and infectivity assays Antigen Potency ELISA, serology and neutralizing antibody assays Experience working with large animals in vaccine development research or related field We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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– The Associate Scientist will apply established procedures, technologies, and methodologies to complete assignments, and detect deviations, investigate causes and suggest improvements. The incumbent will support projects by performing experimental procedures to advance development, improvement, and/or transfer of new or existing products, production processes or laboratory methods upon assignment by the supervisor. Responsibilities
include: Performing laboratory activities, following established procedures Assisting in development of new assays or methods Conducting animal trials involving swine and laboratory animals Evaluating, summarizing and troubleshooting study findings Requirements
include: B.S./B.A. degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Animal Science or a related field Ability to conduct research project activities under supervision Ability to plan project activities and meet timelines General experience with laboratory techniques Good verbal and written communication skills Good computer skills including knowledge of Word and Excel Preferred Experience and Skills
include: Bacterial culture and titration assays Mammalian cell culture techniques Viral culture, titration and infectivity assays Antigen Potency ELISA, serology and neutralizing antibody assays Experience working with large animals in vaccine development research or related field We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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