R&D Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Medgene Labs; Brookings (SD); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Medgene Labs, based in Brookings, SD, seeks an R&D Clinical and Laboratory Scientist for a hybrid position. You will contribute to clinical studies and laboratory assays supporting vaccine research across multiple species.

The role reports to the Clinical Manager and emphasizes rigorous data management and protocol adherence. Ideal candidates hold an associate or bachelor's degree in a relevant science, with strong skills in animal handling, lab procedures, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field such as animal science, biology, or RVT.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not anticipated.
• Familiarity with lab practices, data capture, and reporting to ensure data integrity.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical studies per protocol and manage study data with good documentation practices.
• Perform laboratory assays to support R&D projects on vaccines for multiple species.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external study sites; ensure compliance with SOPs and CVB regulations.
• Handle animals and laboratory equipment; maintain safety and biosecurity standards.

Skills

Animal handling

Laboratory techniques

Documentation practices

Microsoft Word/Excel

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Reading SOPs

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in a scientific field

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

R&D Clinical and Laboratory 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.

If you're looking to join a collaborative, mission-driven team that's making a real difference in animal health and beyond, we'd love to hear from you!

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

A Research and Development (R&D) Clinical and Laboratory Scientist (hybrid position) will collaborate within the R&D team and participate in both Clinical and Laboratory aspects of the R&D Department. This Scientist will participate in conducting/monitoring clinical research studies according to protocol, both internally and with external collaborators at contracted study sites, as well as be responsible for the organization and management of clinical study data. This Scientist will also assist with performing laboratory assays in support of R&D. Projects within R&D focus on vaccine research for various diseases in multiple species to achieve vaccine licensure and to support post-licensure needs. The position requires the ability to read and understand standard operating procedures and be able to execute the procedures to ensure compliance with CVB regulations. The position requires the ability to perform detail-oriented work and to successfully integrate within a strong R&D team. Good documentation practices are required. The Clinical and Laboratory Scientist will report to the Clinical Manager and will not have direct reports.

JOB DUTIES

• Perform in both an individual and team setting
• Follow detailed instructions, scientific protocols, and Standard Operating Procedures
• Conduct studies that meet animal care, use, and welfare requirements, under USDA oversight
• Perform vaccination and sample collections with production and laboratory species
• Provide daily husbandry care for laboratory species; periodically, as needed
• Work with contracted study site collaborators for study monitoring
• Track and document study and/or laboratory data with good documentation practices
• Operate and maintain animal handling and laboratory equipment
• Work collaboratively with team members to accomplish project goals and milestones
• Monitor compliance with written procedures and occupational health and safety regulations, ensuring a culture of safety for all employees
• Perform other work as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field such as animal science, biology, or Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
• Must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Medgene Labs does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B, or TN status) for this position.
• Knowledge of:
  • Appropriate methods and techniques of animal handling and husbandry
  • Appropriate methods for handling and processing test articles and samples
  • Good documentation practices in data capture, management, and reporting to ensure data integrity
  • General laboratory principles and equipment
  • Microsoft Word and Excel computer skills
• Ability to:
  • Follow detailed directions and instructions
  • Work with various live animal species (production and laboratory species)
  • Work outdoors in various weather conditions
  • Travel occasionally for study events at contracted study sites
  • Work safely with infectious materials and specimens using biosecurity procedures
  • Operate general lab equipment and computers
  • Communicate information clearly (both written and verbal)
  • Perform duties with a high degree of attention to detail
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Medgene Labs is an Equal Opportunity, Affimative 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.