Associate Scientist, Veterinary Quality Services

Description

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.

Skills:

• Animal observation and care, detailed observation of animal well-being and provision of effective care at a high level of competence 
• Information/data summarized in concise format, clear format of tables and data
• Demonstrates creativity and contributes original suggestions, suggests and presents ideas for continual improvement
• Troubleshoot/problem solving beyond method defined action, uses skills, lab and data knowledge when assessing and solving problems
• Locate answers from other areas/consult with other areas, seek the input of others when solving complex problems
• Seeks development opportunities, steps forward to participate and tackle projects and issues

Technology:

• Use of Word and Excel, QM software for data management, inventory software, and IDEA for Con (Document system), ability to format information, Ability locate information, Ability to progress documents through the system 
• Test site equipment, ability to effectively and safely use site equipment

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required)
• Must be 18 years of age or older