Process Development & Improvement Scientist

At Medgene Labs we are advancing animal health through science innovation and dedication. Based in Brookings South Dakota our team is proud to develop and deliver next-generation vaccines that protect animal populations and support producers across the country. With a passion for discovery and a commitment to excellence we are shaping the future of animal health one breakthrough at a time.

Our work is guided by five core values that define who we are and how we work:

Safety - We prioritize a safe environment for our people partners and the animals we serve.

Quality - We hold ourselves to the highest standards to ensure the reliability and impact of our products.

Respect - We value our people and their diverse contributions treating every team member with dignity and fairness.

Transparency - We build trust through open communication and shared accountability.

Innovation - We constantly seek new and better ways to solve challenges and deliver value.

If youre looking to join a collaborative mission-driven team thats making a real difference in animal health and beyond wed love to hear from you.

POSITION SUMMARY

Medgene Labs seeks a Process Development and Improvement Associate Scientist who will be responsible for executing process development and improvement studies for the manufacture of recombinant proteins. Experience preferred in protein production cell culture techniques and/or fermentation/recombinant bacterial techniques. Coordination and cooperation with other teams are essential. The position requires the ability to write read and understand standard operating procedures and be able to execute the procedures. Good documentation practices are required while documenting the work that is being performed.

JOB DUTIES

• Read and understand SOPs and Protocols.
• Maintains records detailing adherence to established policies.
• Follow study protocols under the direction of the supervisor.
• Execute experiments in small-scale bioreactors and fermenters to optimize expression and product quality of recombinant biologics.
• Maintain detailed and accurate laboratory notebooks/batch records.
• Maintain aseptic technique procedures.
• Preparation of buffers growth media and solutions.
• Help maintain laboratory equipment supplies and a clean/safe working environment.
• Assist with production activities as needed.
• Work with Production on transfer of products and methods.
• Produce experimental veterinary vaccines in compliance with CVB guidelines and regulations.
• Maintains appropriate records commensurate with CVB guidelines.
• Ensures high-quality production standards from culture through bottling.
• Ensure security of Master Seed Unreleased and Released Products.
• Assist with creating the conditions for increasing productivity by analyzing and improving existing processes as well as improving technology transfers and minimizing losses.
• Performs other work as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BS in Biochemistry Microbiology or equivalent.

Or Associate with relevant experience

Knowledge of:

• Previous experience with fermentation and/or cell culture chromatography or other downstream processing techniques is preferred but not required.
• Operation of basic laboratory equipment.
• Basic level knowledge and understanding of laboratory safety procedures.
• Aseptic Techniques and good laboratory practices.
• Good Documentation Practices.

Ability to:

• Follow specific procedures.
• Work safely with infectious materials and specimens.
• Operate scientific equipment and computers.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Keep detailed and accurate documentation.
• Maintain a safe work environment for self and other employees at all times.

Please note that submission of an application does not guarantee employment. As part of our hiring process Medgene reserves the right to conduct background investigations which may include verification of education past employment and professional references as well as criminal history checks where permitted by law. Background checks will be conducted when deemed necessary and appropriate for the role being considered and any such inquiries will be handled in accordance with all applicable federal state and local laws. A criminal conviction does not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment consideration. Each situation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis considering the nature of the offense its relevance to the role and the time that has passed since the conviction. By submitting an application you acknowledge that the information provided is accurate to the best of your knowledge and understand that falsification of information may result in removal from the hiring process or termination if already employed.