Process Development & Improvement Scientist

Medgene; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Medgene Labs seeks a Process Development and Improvement Associate Scientist to execute development and improvement studies for recombinant protein production. Experience in protein production, cell culture, and fermentation is preferred. Strong documentation, SOP compliance, and aseptic technique are required.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transfer processes, minimize losses, and maintain high-quality production standards from culture to bottling under CVB guidelines.

Qualifications

• BS in Biochemistry or Microbiology, or an Associate with relevant experience.
• Experience with fermentation and/or cell culture, chromatography, or downstream processing preferred.
• Operation of basic laboratory equipment and adherence to safety and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand SOPs and protocols; maintain records of policy adherence.
• Follow study protocols under supervision; execute experiments in small-scale bioreactors and fermenters.
• Maintain detailed notebooks and batch records; ensure aseptic technique.
• Assist with production activities and technology transfers; produce veterinary vaccines per CVB guidelines.

Skills

Aseptic Techniques

Good Documentation Practices

Lab safety procedures

Operate scientific equipment

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Biochemistry, Microbiology, or Associate with relevant experience

Job description

Process Development & Improvement Associate Scientist or Scientist

Medgene Labs helps veterinarians and producers protect livestock with precisely constructed immunological products and services. Applying a strategy of continual diagnostic surveillance and data analytics to the practice of immunology, creating vaccines for the disease at hand quicker and more precisely than previously possible. Medgene Labs has a single mission: To be a world-class Immunological Services Provider™ for leading livestock producers and their veterinarians.

Company Description

VST, LLC dba Medgene is a technology and manufacturing company based in Brookings, South Dakota that is inspiring the world to prevent emerging and zoonotic diseases for a better life. This involves helping veterinarians and animal owners improve animal welfare with immunological products and services. Applying a strategy of continuous diagnostic surveillance and bioinformatics to the practice of immunology, Medgene creates vaccines for emerging diseases faster and more precisely. Medgene's mission is to serve as a world-class Immunological Services Provider™ to animal care providers.

Position Summary

Medgene Labs seeks a Process Development and Improvement Associate Scientist who will be responsible for executing process development and improvement studies for the manufacture of recombinant proteins. Experience preferred in protein production, cell culture techniques, and/or fermentation/recombinant bacterial techniques. Coordination and cooperation with other teams are essential. The position requires the ability to write, read, and understand standard operating procedures and be able to execute the procedures. Good documentation practices are required while documenting the work that is being performed.

Job Duties

• Read and understand SOPs and Protocols.
  • Maintains records detailing adherence to established policies.
• Follow study protocols under the direction of the supervisor.
• Execute experiments in small-scale bioreactors and fermenters to optimize expression and product quality of recombinant biologics.
• Maintain detailed and accurate laboratory notebooks/batch records.
• Maintain aseptic technique procedures.
• Preparation of buffers, growth media, and solutions.
• Help maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, and a clean/safe working environment.
• Assist with production activities as needed.
• Work with Production on transfer of products and methods.
• Produce experimental veterinary vaccines in compliance with CVB guidelines and regulations.
  • Maintains appropriate records commensurate with CVB guidelines.
  • Ensures high-quality production standards from culture through bottling.
• Ensure security of Master Seed, Unreleased, and Released Products.
• Assist with creating the conditions for increasing productivity by analyzing and improving existing processes as well as improving technology transfers and minimizing losses.
• Performs other work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Biochemistry, Microbiology, or Associate with relevant experience
• Previous experience with fermentation and/or cell culture, chromatography, or other downstream processing techniques is preferred, but not required.
• Operation of basic laboratory equipment.
• Basic level knowledge and understanding of laboratory safety procedures.
• Aseptic Techniques and good laboratory practices.
• Good Documentation Practices.

Ability To

• Follow specific procedures.
• Work safely with infectious materials and specimens.
• Operate scientific equipment and computers.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Keep detailed and accurate documentation.
• Maintain a safe work environment for self and other employees at all times.

Medgene Labs is an Equal Opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Please note that submission of an application does not guarantee employment. As part of our hiring process, Medgene reserves the right to conduct background investigations, which may include verification of education, past employment, and professional references, as well as criminal history checks where permitted by law. Background checks will be conducted when deemed necessary and appropriate for the role being considered, and any such inquiries will be handled in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. A criminal conviction does not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment consideration. Each situation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, considering the nature of the offense, its relevance to the role, and the time that has passed since the conviction. By submitting an application, you acknowledge that the information provided is accurate to the best of your knowledge and understand that falsification of information may result in removal from the hiring process or termination if already employed.