Scientist - II (Associate)
American Cybersystems, Inc.

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Job 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). 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. • 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.

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