Job Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of a Scientist for a contract position in DeSoto, KS. The opportunity will be one year with a strong chance for a long-term extension.
Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
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.
Qualifications:
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).
1-3 years of 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:
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
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting, Software Development, and Financial Services
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