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Scientist - II (Associate)

Elkhorn, NE 68022

Posted: 01/15/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 616838 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Responsibilities:
• Routine collaboration with Analytical Technology Solutions, Bioprocess Technology Solutions, Research & Development, Operations, and Quality Control colleagues
• Performs method improvement lab activities across multiple test platforms including live virus and bacterial titrations, hemagglutination assays, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs)
• Supports cross-functional teams in simple and complex investigations for in-line Quality Control assays
• Prepares and/or audits in vitro test data for statistical analysis
• Assists in the preparation of protocols or reports for submission to regulatory authorities
• Supports Research & Development commercialization analytical activities as assigned
• Supports local, regional, and global program initiatives as assigned
• Maintains periodic laboratory cleaning and equipment calibration as assigned
• Supports reference program activities
• Adheres to good documentation practices, including data integrity standards
  Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree/Master's degree in a Relevant Biological Area (Bacteriology, Biology, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology, Virology).

Experience: 3 years bench level laboratory experience in the Animal Health industry, preferably in an analytical support role or R&D.
• Expanded knowledge in at least one biological area or analytical platform; experience in other biological areas or across analytical platforms
• Proficient in technical writing and use of Microsoft programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Proficient communication skills, which may include past involvement in cross-functional teams and the ability to summarize data and results to internal and external stakeholders
Required skills:
•Virus or bacterial titrations, hemagglutination assays,or enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs).
Preferred but not required:
• At least 1 year Quality Control experience
• Project management experience
• Data evaluation including basic statistics
• Preparation of protocols, reports, and/or data packages for regulatory authorities

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.

Planet Pharma is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.