What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist I position at CEVA Animal Health, LLC?
Location: Lenexa, KS
Job Summary and Purpose:
To function as a key contributor to the development and licensure of vaccines as well as new label claims or product improvement research of licensed vaccines. Ensure laboratory and clinical activities are performed in compliance with current scientific knowledge, quality and regulatory requirements. Support other departments for technical processes and organization.
Responsibilities and Key Duties:
Analytical
- Independently perform a wide range of laboratory assays, such as classical microbiological techniques, general tissue culture, ELISA, Western blot, PCR, etc.
- Participate in development and validation of new analytical assays
- Train other laboratory personnel in new techniques
- Prepare data sets in spreadsheets for statistical analysis
Clinical
- Organize and conduct/coordinate clinical trials
- May act as a study monitor
- Prepare and process clinical samples
Communication
- Independently source supplies in support of laboratory and clinical studies.
- If required interacts with external collaborators in consultation with direct manager
- Maintain regular inter and intradepartmental communication in support of ongoing projects
- Present scientific literature for internal review
Scientific Writing/presentation
- Maintain high quality laboratory documentation
- Author and edit laboratory methods, protocols, reports, and operating procedures of low to moderate complexity
- Review technical documents for accuracy of timelines, methods, and data sets
- Prepare presentation using Microsoft® PowerPoint for sharing of data
Laboratory Maintenance
- Oversee the organization and maintenance of inventory records for freezers and contents
- Oversee preparation of media, reagents, buffers and glassware used in laboratory tests
- Set schedules and ensure completion of laboratory and equipment cleaning and maintenance
- Adhere to appropriate safety requirements and protocols
Core Competencies:
- Shape solutions out of complexity - Is open and curious of others perspectives
- Client focus - Has in mind clients satisfaction
- Collaborate with empathy - Has a positive attitude towards collaboration
- Engage and develop - Clarifies short-term directions
- Drive ambition and accountability - Proactively manages own and others work
- Influence others - Communicates transparently
Technical / Functional Competencies:
- Working knowledge of microbiology techniques (aseptic technique, preparation of media, culturing organisms, etc.)
- Experience performing laboratory assays
- Ability to participate in clinical trials
- Ability to perform and interpret basic statistics
- Ability to design and propose experiments within one’s scope of work
- Ability to clearly and accurately write and present scientific information
- Ability to work in a team setting
Qualifications:
Education – BA/BS in Microbiology, Biology, or related field
Work Experience – 5 years of relevant experience, or a graduate degree (MS or PhD) in a related field
Other (consider certifications, specialized knowledge and/or training, etc.) Knowledge of virus propagation and titration techniques, experience in assay development and validation (e.g. PCR, ELISA, and Western blot), and experience using molecular techniques preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to read, write legibly, and communicate in English
- Visual inspection
Working Conditions:
- N/A
Travel Required:
- N/A
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, duties and responsibilities or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not an employment contract. Ceva reserves the right to modify job duties and/or job descriptions at any time to meet the needs of the business.
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**Ceva is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ceva encourages men and women, members of all racial and ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
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Education – BA/BS in Microbiology, Biology, or related field
Work Experience – 5 years of relevant experience, or a graduate degree (MS or PhD) in a related field
Other - Knowledge of virus propagation and titration techniques, experience in assay development and validation (e.g. PCR, ELISA, and Western blot), and experience using molecular techniques preferred