Scientist
Pay Rate: $30.50/hr
Hours: Flexible work schedule: 8am-5pm/9am-6pm/8am-4pm/6am-2pm/7am-3pm. Mon - Fri
Location: Onsite - DeSoto KS 66018
Duration: 2 years
" Assists in the maintenance of the reference management program for US biologics sites.
" Maintains compliance according to USDA guidelines and requirements for reference standards and in vitro potency tests.
" Conducts in vitro testing for stability of reference standards of pre- and post-licensure products.
" Prepares and tests small-scale vaccines to support formulation of new reference standards.
" Supports the formulation, dispense and testing of new reference standards as part of the reference qualification process.
" Participates and collaborates in cross-functional teams with colleagues from R&D, Biotechnology Solutions-Analytics, Production, Quality Control, and Regulatory Affairs to support qualification of new reference standards.
" May assist in the preparation of protocols or reports for submission to USDA.
" May participate in critical reagent qualification studies.
" May provide technical support for approved Quality Control assays.
" May support local, regional, and global program initiatives.
Quals-
Education
Bachelor s degree/Master s degree in a relevant biological area (Bacteriology, Biology, Microbiology, Virology).
Either Candidates should have a biological education with 1-3 years ELISA experience in a lab setting (not college) Or other science degree with 2-3 years experience in an animal health biologics setting with ELISA.
Required Experience and Skills
" 1-3 years laboratory experience with ELISA, preferably in Animal Health/industry.
" Detail-oriented with good documentation skills
" Ability to conduct scientific experiments, interpret results, and communicate with relevant team members and stakeholders.
" Effective written and oral communication
" Experience with Microsoft Office programs: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Preferred Experience and Skills
" Ability to independently design scientific experiments.
" Experience working in an R&D or Quality Control laboratory.
" Experience developing, working with, and troubleshooting in vitro analytical tests mainly ELISA
" Knowledgeable of USDA regulations for biological products
*Note*:
" This is an Onsite role at De Soto, KS for 40 hrs/week. Flexible work schedule: 8am-5pm/9am-6pm/8am-4pm/6am-2pm/7am-3pm.
" The possibility of conversion to permanent employee or extension depending upon the performance.
" Panel interviews will be conducted for this role for approximately 60 minutes.
Candidates should have a biological education with 1-3 years ELISA experience in a lab setting (not college) Or other science degree with 2-3 years experience in an animal health biologics setting with ELISA.
Benefits: (employee contribution)
Health insurance
Health savings account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Retirement plan
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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