Biological R&D Scientist

Bimeda • Omaha, NE

21d • Onsite

About The Position

Bimeda is hiring Biological R&D Scientists to join our Vaccine R&D team, supporting discovery, development, and characterization of vaccines for livestock and/or aquaculture species. This broadband posting spans Scientist I-IV — the level and title offered depend on your qualifications. Entry-level Scientists execute established protocols under supervision; senior Scientists independently design studies, mentor staff, and drive regulatory submissions. All levels work within USDA Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB) and GLP standards.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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 (independence increases with level)
• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level