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Description: 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.
Responsibilities: 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.
Qualifications: Education Bachelor\'s degree/Master\'s degree in a
relevant biological area (Bacteriology, Biology, Microbiology,
Virology). Required Experience and Skills 1-3 years laboratory
experience, preferably in Animal Health 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. 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.
Managers are open to non-local candidates who are comfortable relocating
at their expense. Panel interviews will be conducted for this role for
approximately 60 minutes.