Production Scientist

Bimeda, Inc.; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Bimeda, Inc. is seeking a Vaccine Production Scientist at our San Angelo facility. This critical role involves supporting the production of autogenous and licensed vaccines for aquaculture, ensuring strict quality control and compliance.

Key responsibilities include managing production schedules, documenting processes under GxP standards, and working with international teams. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in microbiology or a related field and experience in a lab environment.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Experience in growing organisms in a lab environment
• Experience in regulated laboratory and manufacturing environments
• Strong verbal, presentation, and writing skills in English

Responsibilities

• Support the production of aquaculture vaccines
• Ensure materials meet safety and quality standards
• Liaise with other production sites for knowledge sharing

Skills

Laboratory experience

Microbiology skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

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

Job description

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, and 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
• 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

• 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.