Associate Scientist
De Soto, KS 
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Associate Scientist
11 months

DeSoto, KS 66018
Flexible work schedule: 8am-5pm/9am-6pm/8am-4pm/6am-2pm/7am-3pm.

Must have skills:
* Lab experience in industry
* Scientific experiments-In-vitro tests mainly ELISA
* Analytical tests within R&D and quality control environment
* USD experience is good to have but not required.
* Chemist background is not a right fit for the job.

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 but industry).

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

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.

SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at nahr@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
1 to 3 years
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