Job Details
We have an exciting role opening in the Seattle Metropolitan area. We are looking for an experienced Fish Microbiologist and Vaccine R&D Manager to develop new vaccines. This position manages diagnostics on-site, R&D projects in North America, and assists with other joint R&D projects at universities and research organizations. Our company is a leading global innovator, manufacturer, and marketer of veterinary pharmaceuticals and animal health products. We have over half a century of experience in providing science-driven solutions to optimize the health, well-being, and productivity of the world’s animals. With six state-of-the-art R&D centers across four continents, we collaborate on an enviable product development pipeline in the evolving needs of the animal health industry. Key Role-Specific Requirements Pertaining to Vaccine Development and Research • Develop new vaccines with veterinarians for vet-exempt and autogenous vaccines • Lead all R&D activities relevant to licensed aquaculture vaccine development throughout North America • Work closely with other team members on aquaculture R&D projects across sites • Assist and help field personnel with occasional sample collection and submission • Publish both grey literature articles and scientific peer-reviewed papers • Participation and coordination of clinical trials as required in conjunction with veterinary and field staff • Applying and securing SBIR and Research grants to perform studies on various disease aspects in partnership with key clients, and running both wet lab production trials • Collaborate with and manage projects with other research institutes, including universities and private companies on new collaborative research projects for commercialization • Continue to improve vaccines production efficiency • Develop new vaccines and evaluate new vaccine technologies that might be licensed for aquaculture vaccines • Work with sales team and veterinarians on developing vaccines for clients Key Role-Specific Requirements Pertaining to Fish Microbiologists • Manage a fish diagnostic and microbiology laboratory, including managing new and existing fish isolates and samples • Manage fish pathogen culture collection • Work with the production manager on managing bacterial and viral seed and cell samples • Manage fish diagnostics for clients, with occasional field visits to obtain requisite samples • Develop new bacterial and viral cell cultures for vet-exempt vaccines, autogenous vaccine production, and newly licensed vaccines.Requirements
Must Haves • Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, molecular biology, immunology, or virology • Master’s degree in microbiology, molecular biology, immunology, or virology • Demonstrable experience and expertise • Experience in vaccine development • AFS Certified Fish Health Inspector • Willingness to travel • Proficiency in writing technical documents and translating technical information • Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office Nice to Haves • Doctorate in microbiology, molecular biology, immunology, or virology • Veterinary degree • Experience in commercial vaccine production • Statistical knowledge for clinical trialsContact Information
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Post Date: 7/3/2024 10:24:47 AM
Closing Date: 7/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
