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).

About the role

This role is located within USDA Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB) and GLP standards. Key responsibilities scale with level. Scientists will design, execute, and interpret experiments on antigen expression, purification, characterization, adjuvant selection, and formulation (independence increases with level). They will 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). They will support or lead in vitro/in vivo safety and efficacy studies, including vaccination-challenge trials. They will 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); and mentor junior staff on technique and compliance (III/IV).

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and interpret experiments on antigen expression, purification, characterization, adjuvant selection, and formulation
• 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)

Requirements

• 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)

Qualifications

• 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)

Skills

• ANALYTICAL THINKING/PROBLEM SOLVING
• THOROUGHNESS/DETAIL ORIENTED
• FOSTERING COLLABORATION/TEAMWORK
• CHANGE AGILITY/ADAPTABILITY
• EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Not specified

Application

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. Apply at: www.bimedacareers.com

About Bimeda

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