Production Scientist

Bimeda; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Bimeda is seeking a Vaccine Production Scientist at their San Angelo site, focusing on quality control and manufacturing of aquaculture vaccines. This critical role involves producing bacterin and viral cultures, overseeing QC activities to meet safety and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in microbiology or a related field, and has experience in both laboratory and manufacturing environments. The position offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in growing organisms in a lab environment.
• Experience working within laboratory and manufacturing environments within a regulated industry.
• Strong verbal, presentation and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production of bacterin and viral cultures for aquaculture vaccines.
• Maintain accurate production and vaccine batching records.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Lab organism growth

Regulatory lab experience

Multi-tasking

Computer skills in Microsoft Office

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in microbiology

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.

Responsibilities

Oversee 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.

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.

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 results or manufacturing process deviations.

Equipment Maintenance: Operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and maintain laboratory databases.

Author production records, 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.

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post. Activities may be subject to amendment over time as the role develops and/or priorities and requirements evolve.