R&D Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Medgene Labs•Brookings, SD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Medgene Labs helps veterinarians and producers protect livestock with precisely constructed immunological products and services. Applying a strategy of continual diagnostic surveillance and data analytics to the practice of immunology, creating vaccines for the disease at hand quicker and more precisely than previously possible. Medgene Labs has a single mission: To be a world-class Immunological Services Provider™ for leading livestock producers and their veterinarians. If you're looking to join a collaborative, mission-driven team that's making a real difference in animal health and beyond, we'd love to hear from you! COMPANY DESCRIPTION VST, LLC dba Medgene is a technology and manufacturing company based in Brookings, South Dakota that is inspiring the world to prevent emerging and zoonotic diseases for a better life. This involves helping veterinarians and animal owners improve animal welfare with immunological products and services. Applying a strategy of continuous diagnostic surveillance and bioinformatics to the practice of immunology, Medgene creates vaccines for emerging diseases faster and more precisely. Medgene's mission is to serve as a world-class Immunological Services Provider™ to animal care providers. POSITION SUMMARY A Research and Development (R&D) Clinical and Laboratory Scientist (hybrid position) will collaborate within the R&D team and participate in both Clinical and Laboratory aspects of the R&D Department. This Scientist will participate in conducting/monitoring clinical research studies according to protocol, both internally and with external collaborators at contracted study sites, as well as be responsible for the organization and management of clinical study data. This Scientist will also assist with performing laboratory assays in support of R&D. Projects within R&D focus on vaccine research for various diseases in multiple species to achieve vaccine licensure and to support post-licensure needs. The position requires the ability to read and understand standard operating procedures and be able to execute the procedures to ensure compliance with CVB regulations. The position requires the ability to perform detail-oriented work and to successfully integrate within a strong R&D team. Good documentation practices are required. The Clinical and Laboratory Scientist will report to the Clinical Manager and will not have direct reports.

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field such as animal science, biology, or Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
Must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States.
Knowledge of appropriate methods and techniques of animal handling and husbandry
Knowledge of appropriate methods for handling and processing test articles and samples
Knowledge of good documentation practices in data capture, management, and reporting to ensure data integrity
Knowledge of general laboratory principles and equipment
Microsoft Word and Excel computer skills
Ability to follow detailed directions and instructions
Ability to work with various live animal species (production and laboratory species)
Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
Ability to travel occasionally for study events at contracted study sites
Ability to work safely with infectious materials and specimens using biosecurity procedures
Ability to operate general lab equipment and computers
Ability to communicate information clearly (both written and verbal)
Ability to perform duties with a high degree of attention to detail
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Responsibilities

Perform in both an individual and team setting
Follow detailed instructions, scientific protocols, and Standard Operating Procedures
Conduct studies that meet animal care, use, and welfare requirements, under USDA oversight
Perform vaccination and sample collections with production and laboratory species
Provide daily husbandry care for laboratory species; periodically, as needed
Work with contracted study site collaborators for study monitoring
Track and document study and/or laboratory data with good documentation practices
Operate and maintain animal handling and laboratory equipment
Work collaboratively with team members to accomplish project goals and milestones
Monitor compliance with written procedures and occupational health and safety regulations, ensuring a culture of safety for all employees
Perform other work as needed