Vaccine R&D Scientist – GLP Lab & Impact

Bimeda; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Bimeda is seeking Biological R&D Scientists to join our Vaccine R&D team to support discovery, development, and characterization of livestock/aquaculture vaccines. Roles span Scientist I–IV, with duties increasing in independence and scope, including GLP compliance and regulatory contributions.

Entry-level candidates execute established protocols under supervision, while senior scientists design studies, mentor staff, and drive submissions within the CVB framework.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Microbiology, Immunology, Virology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field (M.S./Ph.D. preferred at higher levels); see Level Guide for experience by level
• Hands-on molecular biology / cell culture technique experience; familiarity with ELISA, Western blot, and/or animal handling
• Strong attention to detail, data integrity, and communication skills; team-oriented
• Preferred: target animal species experience (cattle, swine, equine, aquaculture); USDA CVB/GLP/GMP exposure; USDA 9 CFR familiarity; recombinant/vector/nucleic-acid vaccine platform experience; IACUC familiarity (III/IV); publications (IV)

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and interpret experiments on antigen expression, purification, characterization, adjuvant selection, and formulation
• Perform core molecular biology, microbiology, and cell culture techniques (PCR, cloning, Western blot, ELISA)
• Run and, at senior levels, develop immunological assays (SNT, VN, HI, ELISA, ELISpot, multiplex cytokine, FACS)
• Support or lead in vitro/in vivo safety and efficacy studies, including vaccination-challenge trials
• Maintain GLP-compliant lab records; prepare reagents, media, and challenge materials
• Contribute to USDA Outline of Production, license applications, study reports, and SOPs (III/IV author/revise)
• Collaborate with Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Quality; present findings internally and externally (III/IV)
• Mentor junior staff on technique and compliance (III/IV)

Skills

Molecular biology

Cell culture

ELISA

Western blot

FACS

Animal handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology/Immunology/Virology/Biochemistry

Master's degree preferred at higher levels

Tools

PCR

Cloning

Job description

Bimeda is seeking Biological R&D Scientists to join our Vaccine R&D team to support discovery, development, and characterization of livestock/aquaculture vaccines. Roles span Scientist I–IV, with duties increasing in independence and scope, including GLP compliance and regulatory contributions.

Entry-level candidates execute established protocols under supervision, while senior scientists design studies, mentor staff, and drive submissions within the CVB framework.