Biological R&D Scientist

Position Summary

Bimeda is hiring Biological R&D Scientists to join our Vaccine R&D team supporting discovery development and characterization of vaccines for livestock and/or aquaculture species. This broadband posting spans Scientist I-IV the level and title offered depend on your qualifications (see Level Guide). Entry-level Scientists execute established protocols under supervision; senior Scientists independently design studies mentor staff and drive regulatory submissions. All levels work within USDA Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB) and GLP standards.

Key Responsibilities

Scope and independence scale with level. Scientists will:

• Design execute and interpret experiments on antigen expression purification characterization adjuvant selection and formulation (independence increases with level)
• Perform core molecular biology microbiology and cell culture techniques (PCR cloning Western blot ELISA)
• Run and at senior levels develop immunological assays (SNT VN HI ELISA ELISpot multiplex cytokine FACS)
• Support or lead in vitro/in vivo safety and efficacy studies including vaccination-challenge trials
• Maintain GLP-compliant lab records; prepare reagents media and challenge materials
• Contribute to USDA Outline of Production license applications study reports and SOPs (III/IV author/revise)
• Collaborate with Regulatory Manufacturing and Quality; present findings internally and externally (III/IV)
• Mentor junior staff on technique and compliance (III/IV)

Level Guide
Scientist I
Grade/Level: Entry Level
Supervision: Works under close supervision and executes established protocols.
Education: Bachelors degree in Microbiology Immunology Virology Biochemistry or a related life science field (Masters preferred).
Experience: 0-2 years of relevant laboratory research experience. Internships and graduate research may be considered.
Mentorship: No mentorship responsibilities expected.
Regulatory Contribution: Maintains GLP-compliant laboratory notebooks and records.

Scientist II
Grade/Level: Entry Level
Supervision: Performs standard protocols independently under general supervision.
Education: Bachelors degree in a relevant scientific discipline (Masters preferred).
Experience: 2 years of relevant laboratory research experience.
Mentorship: May assist with necropsy and pathology sampling under senior guidance.
Regulatory Contribution: Maintains GLP-compliant laboratory notebooks and records.

Scientist III
Grade/Level: Mid-Level
Supervision: Independently designs optimizes and executes experiments under general supervision.
Education: Bachelors degree plus 4 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree plus 2 years of relevant experience; or Ph.D./D.V.M.-Ph.D. with postdoctoral or industry experience.
Experience: 4 years of experience with a Bachelors degree 2 years with a Masters degree or relevant postdoctoral/industry experience with a Ph.D.
Mentorship: Mentors Scientist I staff and research associates.
Regulatory Contribution: Contributes to USDA Outline of Production (OoP) license applications and study reports; authors and revises SOPs.

Scientist IV
Grade/Level: Mid-Level
Supervision: Independently designs executes interprets and leads complete study plans under general supervision.
Education: Bachelors degree plus 6 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree plus 4 years of relevant experience; or Ph.D./D.V.M.-Ph.D. plus 2 years of postdoctoral or industry experience.
Experience: 6 years of experience with a Bachelors degree 4 years with a Masters degree or 2 years of postdoctoral/industry experience with a Ph.D.
Mentorship: Mentors Scientists I II and III on laboratory techniques study procedures and regulatory compliance.
Regulatory Contribution: Contributes to USDA Outline of Production (OoP) license applications and study reports; authors and revises SOPs.

Years of experience are guidelines and not strict requirements. Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience will be considered.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Microbiology Immunology Virology Biochemistry Molecular Biology or related field (M.S./Ph.D. preferred at higher levels); see Level Guide for experience by level
• Hands-on molecular biology / cell culture technique experience; familiarity with ELISA Western blot and/or animal handling
• Strong attention to detail data integrity and communication skills; team-oriented
• Preferred: target animal species experience (cattle swine equine aquaculture); USDA CVB/GLP/GMP exposure; USDA 9 CFR familiarity; recombinant/vector/nucleic-acid vaccine platform experience; IACUC familiarity (III/IV); publications (IV)

Core Competencies

ANALYTICAL THINKING/PROBLEM SOLVING - Is the ability to identify the information needed to clarify a situation seek that information from various sources and then tackle a problem by using a logical systematic sequential to identify and separate the key components of problems and situations. Ability to interpret information from a range of sources to spot patterns and trends in information and to deduce cause and effect from this.

THOROUGHNESS/DETAIL ORIENTED Ensuring that ones own and others work ad information are complete andaccurate; carefully preparing for meetings and presentations following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.

FOSTERINGCOLLABORATION/TEAMWORK- is the ability to work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor; the ability and desire to work cooperatively with others on a team; as a team leader the ability to demonstrate interest skill and success in getting groups to learn to work for global others

CHANGEAGILITY/ADAPTABILITY The ability todemonstratesupport for innovationand fororganizational changes needed to improve the organizations effectiveness; initiating sponsoring and implementing organizational ability to change or be changedin order tofit or work better on some situation orpurpose andembraces for continuous improvement.

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION-Is the abilityto convey information to another effectively and efficiently to listen helpfacilitatesharing of information between is about understanding the emotional intention behind the ability to express oneself clearly in conversations confirm understanding communicate using data and willingness tolisten andshow respect for oneself and others in interactions with oneself clearly in verbal and business writing.

Work Environment

• Lab office and animal-care settings; BSL-1/BSL-2 (BSL-3 at senior levels); PPE required
• Stand/walk for extended periods; lift up to 35 lbs; occasional travel (more frequent at III/IV)

About Bimeda
Bimeda is a leading global innovator manufacturer and marketer of veterinary pharmaceuticals and animal health products and has over half a centurys experience in providing science-driven solutions to optimize the health wellbeing and productivity of the worlds animals.

Bimedas global innovation program sees six state-of-the art R&D centers across four continents collaborate on an enviable product development pipeline which anticipates the ever-evolving needs of the animal health industry.

Bimedas nine manufacturing facilities across seven countries allow the company to manufacture a broad range of preventative curative and nutritional products including sterile injectables vaccinations nutritional boluses feed additives tablets water-soluble powders pastes and non-sterile liquids.

Globally the company focuses on the development manufacture and commercialization of quality Bimeda-branded products while also being the partner of choice for contract manufacturing and R&D services for prominent companies within the animal health industry.

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Bimeda is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.

How to Apply

Submit a resume/CV describing your relevant education and experience. You may indicate a target level final level is confirmed during interviews based on demonstrated qualifications education experience and leadership/mentoring capability.

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