R&D Senior Scientist

Pace® Analytical Services; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Pace® Analytical Services seeks a lab-based Scientist to support in ovo viral propagation studies. This role covers design and execution of process development activities, contributing to vaccine development and licensure efforts. You will work under guidance of senior scientists in a GMP/GLP environment.

Expect a Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with compensation between $27 and $35 per hour. Candidates should have graduate-level training in virology or related fields and hands-on lab

Qualifications

• Graduate-level training in virology, microbiology or related discipline.
• Hands-on experience with in ovo techniques and viral propagation.
• Experience in GMP/GLP laboratory environments.
• Strong data analysis and technical reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform experimental work involving in ovo viral propagation, including inoculation of embryonated eggs and virus harvest procedures.
• Execute laboratory activities requiring accurate pipetting, sample preparation, and handling of biological materials.
• Apply aseptic techniques during virus propagation, sample processing, media preparation, and related activities.
• Conduct work with infectious agents in accordance with BSL-2 safety requirements, procedures, and guidelines.
• Document work in batch records and electronic notebooks; maintain organized lab space.

Skills

In ovo techniques

Pipetting accuracy

BSL-2 safety

Data interpretation

Independent work

Education

MS/PhD in Virology or related

Tools

GMP/GLP lab equipment

Job description

Shift:

Monday through Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Are you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives.

This lab-based role will assist in the design and execution of studies involving process development for in ovo viral propagation. This role provides an opportunity to learn and apply both technical and practical principles supporting the full innovation cycle, contributing to the successful development, validation, and licensure of vaccine products.

Compensation: $27.00 - $35.00 per hour

Responsibilities:

• Independently perform experimental work involving in ovo viral propagation, including inoculation of embryonated eggs and virus harvest procedures
• Execute laboratory activities requiring accurate, precise, and reproducible pipetting, sample preparation, and biological material handling
• Apply aseptic techniques during virus propagation, sample processing, media preparation, and related laboratory activities
• Conduct work with infectious agents in accordance with BSL-2 safety requirements, laboratory procedures, and regulatory guidelines
• Generate methods for technical activities under the guidance of a qualified scientist
• Adapt to new procedures and evolving project needs in a dynamic R&D environment
• Organize, interpret, and present experimental data to support project advancement, identify atypical results or deviations, and contribute to investigations, technical reports, and process improvements
• Collaborate with scientists and cross-functional teams to share key learnings that advance portfolio projects and support innovation
• Support the training and development of laboratory personnel under the guidance of senior scientists
• Operate and perform basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment relevant to assigned work
• Accurately document work in batch records, laboratory notebooks, and/or electronic laboratory notebooks
• Maintain a clean, compliant, and organized laboratory work environment while promoting safe laboratory practices
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and maintain a positive, adaptable attitude

Qualifications:

• Master’s with 2-4 years of industry experience or Ph.D. in Virology, Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline
• Hands-on experience with in ovo techniques, embryonated egg inoculation, viral propagation, or vaccine development activities
• Expertise in infectious disease, virology, microbiology, or related biological research applications, including work with biohazardous organisms
• Knowledge of BSL-2 laboratory environments and aseptic techniques for maintaining a clean laboratory environment
• Experience with method development in a GMP/GLP laboratory environment
• Applied knowledge of experimental design, execution, and interpretation of biological studies
• Proficiency in pipetting, sample preparation, and biological and infectious material handling in accordance with laboratory safety procedures
• Demonstrated expertise in analyzing complex data sets and drawing data-driven conclusions
• Proven contributions to technical reports, peer-reviewed publications, protocols, and study documentation
• Operation, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, technical curiosity, and learning agility
• Track record of working independently and collaborating within cross-functional teams
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for documenting and presenting technical data
• Strong organizational skills and the capacity to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a dynamic environment

Additional Preferences:

• Exposure to vaccine, biologics, or animal health research programs
• Familiarity with downstream processing techniques and related equipment
• Experience leading research projects or mentoring junior scientists and research associates
• Publication record in relevant scientific fields

Benefits
When you join Pace®, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and ID theft.

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