R&D Associate Scientist

Shift:
Monday through Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Are you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives.
This lab-based role will assist in the design and execution of studies involving process development for in ovo viral propagation. This role provides an opportunity to learn and apply both technical and practical principles supporting the full innovation cycle, contributing to the successful development, validation, and licensure of vaccine products.
Compensation: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Responsibilities:
Independently perform experimental work involving in ovo viral propagation, including inoculation of embryonated eggs and virus harvest procedures
Execute laboratory activities requiring accurate, precise, and reproducible pipetting, sample preparation, and biological material handling
Apply aseptic techniques during virus propagation, sample processing, media preparation, and related laboratory activities
Conduct work with infectious agents in accordance with BSL-2 safety requirements, laboratory procedures, and regulatory guidelines
Generate methods for technical activities under the guidance of a qualified scientist
Adapt to new procedures and evolving project needs in a dynamic R&D environment
Organize, interpret, and present experimental data to support project advancement, identify atypical results or deviations, and contribute to investigations, technical reports, and process improvements
Collaborate with scientists and cross-functional teams to share key learnings that advance portfolio projects and support innovation
Operate and perform basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment relevant to assigned work
Accurately document work in batch records, laboratory notebooks, and/or electronic laboratory notebooks
Maintain a clean, compliant, and organized laboratory work environment while promoting safe laboratory practices
Contribute to a collaborative team environment and maintain a positive, adaptable attitude
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Animal Science, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline
Relevant laboratory internship experience - 2 years of industry experience
Knowledge of BSL-2 laboratory environments and aseptic techniques for maintaining a clean laboratory environment
Proficiency in accurate and precise pipetting
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, technical curiosity, and learning agility
Track record of working independently and collaborating within cross-functional teams
Effective written and verbal communication skills for documenting and presenting technical data
Strong organizational skills and the capacity to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a dynamic environment
Additional Preferences:
Knowledge of in ovo techniques, embryonated egg inoculation, viral propagation, or vaccine development activities
Knowledge of sample preparation and biological and infectious material handling in accordance with laboratory safety procedures
Background in infectious disease, virology, microbiology, or other biological laboratory applications, including work with biohazardous organisms
Exposure to vaccine, biologics, or animal health research programs
Operation, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment
Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
Find Your Place at Pace - We need you - your curiosity, your talents, and your drive - to help us advance this important work.
Benefits
When you join Pace®, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and ID theft.
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