Production Scientist

Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA); San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) plan for retirement savings

Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) is seeking a Vaccine Production Scientist in San Angelo, Texas. This critical role involves overseeing QC and manufacturing activities for aquaculture vaccines, ensuring compliance with strict safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in microbiology or related fields and experience in laboratory settings. The position offers health insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and paid time off. Join MEDA to support innovative vaccine production efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience in growing organisms in a lab environment.
• Strong verbal, presentation, and writing skills in English required.
• Experience within a regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Support production of aquaculture vaccines.
• Ensure materials and products meet quality standards.
• Maintain thorough documentation under GxP standards.

Skills

Laboratory experience

QC and manufacturing knowledge

Data analysis

Strong communication skills

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, molecular biology, immunology, or virology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role Summary

The Vaccine Production Scientist is responsible for the QC and manufacturing activities within Bimeda’s San Angelo vaccine manufacturing site. This role is a critical position in supporting the AquaTactics’ growth and success in bringing to market autogenous and licensed vaccines manufactured in Texas.

Key Responsibilities

Production

• Support the production of bacterin and viral cultures for aquaculture vaccines
• Maintain accurate production and vaccine batching records
• Schedule production from internal/external input (clients, sales, vets etc.)
• Manage timely shipments to clients with customer service team

Quality Control

• Ensure raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products meet strict safety, quality, and regulatory standards using both in vivo and in vitro testing
• Analyze all data generated, reporting out in the appropriate form within the agreed upon timelines
• Assist in the completion of investigations for field actions and deviations

General responsibilities

• Liaise with other vaccine production sites in US and overseas for both aquaculture and non-aquaculture vaccines production to ensure knowledge is shared throughout the group
• Establish production procedures to meet QA/QC requirements; protocols, Standard Operating Procedures
• Work with vendors to provide cost effective and timely supply
• Data Analysis & Compliance: Interpret data for specification conformance and generate reports
• Maintain thorough documentation under GxP standards
• Identify, document, and investigate Out-of-Specification (OoS) results or manufacturing process deviations.
• Equipment Maintenance: Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot laboratory equipment and maintain laboratory databases
• Author Production records, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and assist in the development of validation protocols
• Investigate operational deviations, perform root‑cause analysis, and drive Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• Interpret analytical evaluations, ensure data integrity, and support regulatory audits
• Identify yield optimizations, cost‑saving measures, and process efficiencies

Competencies Required for the Role

• EXECUTION/ACCOUNTABILITY – A willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one’s actions. Accountability is when an individual or a department experiences consequences for their performance or actions
• RESULTS ORIENTATION – The ability to focus on the desired result of one’s own department’s work, setting challenging goals, focusing on the goals, and meeting or exceeding them
• ANALYTICAL THINKING/PROBLEM SOLVING – The ability to identify the information needed to clarify a situation, seek that information from various sources and then tackle a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach. Ability to identify and separate the key components of problems and situations. Ability to interpret information from a range of sources to spot patterns and trends in information and to deduce cause and effect from this
• THOROUGHNESS/DETAIL ORIENTED – Ensuring that one’s own and others’ work and information are complete and accurate; carefully preparing for meetings and presentations following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled
• INITIATIVE – Identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked or before the situation requires it

Qualifications

• Experience in growing organisms in a lab environment
• Experience working within laboratory and manufacturing environments within a regulated industry
• Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
• Strong verbal, presentation and writing skills in English required
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office
• Personable and able to interact and socialize amongst different cultures and levels in an organization
• Self‑starter with high energy level, ability to multi‑task and willingness to learn
• Ability to develop skills in microbiology and virology and fish diagnostics
• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, molecular biology, immunology, or virology

What We Offer

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) plan for retirement savings
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program

Bimeda is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.