Poultry Scientist

• Technical support for projects
• Provide routine cell culture work in support of clinical programs and vaccine construct development
• Provide in vivo clinical support in the preparation and testing of biologic specimens such as serum, tissues, swabs, and fecal material
• Run basic analytical instruments such as plate readers, microplate washers, automated workstations etc.  Perform analytical techniques upon biological specimens such as qPCR, ELISAs, Western, virus isolation, etc
• Analyze and interpret experimental data with guidance
• Contribute to writing of SOPs, study reports, and protocols
• Write up laboratory notebooks regularly in compliance with guidelines
• Take care of general housekeeping activities such as cleaning bench spaces, processing equipment and glass
• Perform process characterization studies (including Bioreactor, Metabolic profiling, and DOE approaches) to identify and define acceptable parameter ranges for egg-based, CEF and tissue culture origin viruses
• Order, maintain, and stock lab supplies such as common reagents, primary packaging materials, gloves, cleaning agents, safety glasses, etc.
• Hands on study support including Necropsy and other in-vivo work

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or other related degree concentration, or equivalent directly-related experience (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full-time year of college in related major)
• Computer skills required:  Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Minimum 1 year microbiology laboratory experience and proven skills in cell culturing techniques
• Experience with livestock or lab animals strongly preferred
• Bench experience in basic molecular biology, cell culture and viral propagation
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

• Position is full-time, first shift, Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM.
• Candidates located within a commutable distance of Kalamazoo, MI are encouraged to apply.
• Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holiday

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Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.