Associate Scientist, Veterinary Quality Services

Animal Care And Bio-Analytical Methods

Performs animal care/welfare activities and bio-analytical methods (in vivo, microbiological, immunological, virological, or molecular biological) for various Bio QC tests on raw materials, in-process, release or stability samples in compliance with AAALACi standards, 9CFR, EU and VICH regulatory guidelines, Outlines of Production and Special Outlines. Supports R&D testing as needed. Initiates, executes and completes assays as per validated procedures and within Quality and Compliance guidelines. Communicates animal welfare, testing, compliance and/or scheduling issues to supervisors. Adheres to company policies, maintains a safe work environment and follows appropriate GMP documentation practices.

Duties & Responsibilities

Testing:

• Perform routine animal care and welfare activities as needed
• Perform routine testing using a portion of the existing animal and laboratory assays
• Maintains reagents, supplies and calibrated equipment
• Prepare reagents and materials
• Calculates results
• Communicates schedule, test status and concerns
• Review results and test sheets

  Projects:

  • Site level quality, efficiency and animal welfare enhancement projects as needed
  • Coordinate projects with supervision
  • Coordination of projects within group
  • Is called upon by other groups in Veterinary Quality Services or QC for collaboration or SME

    Skills:

    • Animal observation and care
    • Information/data summarized in concise format
    • Demonstrates creativity and contributes original suggestions
    • Troubleshoot/problem solving beyond method defined action
    • Locate answers from other areas/consult with other areas
    • Seeks development opportunities

      Technology:

      • Use of Word and Excel, QM software for data management, inventory software, and IDEA for Con (Document system)
      • Test site equipment

        Requirements

        • Bachelor's Degree in Biology or relevant scientific discipline.
        • In addition to Bachelor's degree in a non-relevant discipline, a minimum of 1 year of relevant scientific and/or animal care experience in a cGMP or similar environment.
        • In addition to Associates degree, a minimum of 2 years of relevant scientific and/or animal care experience in a cGMP or similar environment. LAT AALAS Certification preferred.
        • In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years of scientific and/or animal care experience in a cGMP or similar environment.

          Desired Skills, Experience and Abilities