Associate Scientist Virology

Hennessy Research Associates - a Kemin company is looking for an Associate Scientist with a strong focus on Virology.

Step into the fastmoving world of bovine virology where every day brings a new scientific this role youll take the reins on a dynamic portfolio of five virusescultivating them inactivating them running titers and serum neutralization assays and crafting the critical materials that power our cattle studies. Youll start with handson mentorship from our seasoned virologist then quickly grow into the goto expert steering the viral side of the this role there is room to expand into insect cell culture and baculovirus expression systems adding another layer of cuttingedge biotech to your toolkit. Its a role built for someone who loves rolling up their sleeves pushing scientific boundaries and making a real impact in animal health innovation.

Join the Kemin Team and Transform Lives!

We are a privately held family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity and committed to transforming the quality of life for people pets and the planet.

We create solutions that strengthen health and wellbeing provide nutrition and immune support for pets and production animals safeguard the planets natural resources and protect the global food supply chain for generations to come.

We supply over 500 specialty ingredients for various industries including human and animal health and nutrition pet food aquaculture nutraceutical food technologies crop technologies textiles biofuels and animal vaccines.

We employ 3500 global employees and operations in 90 countries including manufacturing facilities in Belgium Brazil China Egypt India Italy San Marino Singapore South Africa and the United States.

As a valued member of our team youll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial physical and professional well-being:

• Competitive Financial Package: Enjoy a rewarding salary uncapped bonus opportunities a 401k match program and generous paid vacation and holidays.
• Career Development and Advancement: Unlock your potential with opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.
• Continued Learning Opportunities: Grow your skills with our in-house learning platforms offering thousands of training resources both live and online and take advantage of tuition reimbursement for external post-secondary pursuits.
• Service Opportunities: Make a positive impact with paid time off forvolunteering in your community

• Isolation and propagation of bovine viral isolates growth and maintenance of cell lines optimization and scale-up of vaccine isolates and provide support to quality control groups and production groups for methods.
• Independently conduct innovative scientific experiments and translate research into practical applications.
• Perform literature reviews and provide written summaries that are incorporated into strategy
• Independently develop and review SOPs research protocols and research methods; design safety procedures.
• Independently perform advanced data analysis and review others data to provide input and insight.
• Independently collect interpret and document research data.
• Generate scientific publications for internal and external publication with guidance and review.
• Prepare and present data analytics and research in multiple formats both internally and externally.
• Review internal publication across Kemin.
• Identify and participate in external research collaborations.
• Contribute to strategic planning process and customer meetings.
• Provides instruction and training to interns and junior staff.
• Other duties/projects as assigned

• Education
  
  • Bachelors Degree in a scientific field with 7 years of relevant experience
  • Masters Degree or PhD in a scientific field with 3 years of relevant experience is preferred
• Advanced computer knowledge (Word Excel Access PowerPoint etc.).
• Skilled at experimental design sterile technique data evaluation project management and problem solving. Must keep detailed records of activities and prepare written documents including research reports and method protocols.
• Experience in cell culture and sterile technique and experience with isolation and propagation of diverse viral strains.
• Expertise in viral methods including viral identification titration and characterization. Ability to do serum neutralizations hemagglutination assays virus titration plaque assays inactivation kinetics etc.
• Ability to balance multiple projects meet deadlines meticulous record keeping skills excellent oral and written communication skills ability to work independently but also cooperate and work well with the entire R&D team.
• Must be able to work independently or on a team and have the ability to work in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment.
• Excellent Scientific skills in experiment design and data collection able to maintain instruments
• Detail oriented organized prioritization skills and motivated by accomplishment.
• Ability to understand and perform advanced statistical analysis.
• Analytical lab skills with a strong scientific curiosity and innovative thinking.
• Fluent in English. Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to present ideas effectively.
• Advanced computer knowledge (Word Excel Access PowerPoint etc.).

We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race color creed/religion national origin ancestry citizenship or immigration status (where applicable) sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy/childbirth/breastfeeding or related conditions age (40) disability (including the use of a service animal) genetic information marital status familial or caregiver status military or veteran status status as a victim of domestic violence reproductive health decisionmaking and any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law. We also prohibit retaliation for raising concerns or participating in an EEO process. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview can email .

A post-offer background check and drug screen is required. Additional pre-employmentrequirementsmay be necessarybased onposition.

Kemin is a drug-free and tobacco-free campus.

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