Production Scientist

Vaccine Production Scientist

The Vaccine Production Scientist is responsible for the QC and manufacturing activities within Bimeda's San Angelo vaccine manufacturing site. This role is a critical position in supporting the AquaTactics' growth and success in bringing to market autogenous and licensed vaccines manufactured in Texas.

Key Responsibilities

Production

• Support the production of bacterin and viral cultures for aquaculture vaccines
• Maintain accurate production and vaccine batching records
• Schedule production from internal/external input (clients, sales, vets etc.)
• Manage timely shipments to clients with customer service team

Quality Control

• Ensure raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products meet strict safety, quality, and regulatory standards using both in vivo and in vitro testing
• Analyze all data generated, reporting out in the appropriate form within the agreed upon timelines
• Assist in the completion of investigations for field actions and deviations

General responsibilities

• Liaise with other vaccine production sites in US and overseas for both aquaculture and non-aquaculture vaccines production to ensure knowledge is shared throughout the group
• Establish production procedures to meet QA/QC requirements; protocols, Standard Operating Procedures
• Work with vendors to provide cost effective and timely supply
• Data Analysis & Compliance: Interpret data for specification conformance and generate reports
• Maintain thorough documentation under GxP standards
• Identify, document, and investigate Out-of-Specification (OoS) results or manufacturing process deviations.
• Equipment Maintenance: Operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and maintain laboratory databases
• Author Production records, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and assist in the development of validation protocols
• Investigate operational deviations, perform root-cause analysis, and drive Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• Interpret analytical evaluations, ensure data integrity, and support regulatory audits
• Identify yield optimizations, cost-saving measures, and process efficiencies

Competencies Required for the Role

EXECUTION/ACCOUNTABILITY – A willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one's actions. Accountability is when an individual or a department experiences consequences for their performance or actions

RESULTS ORIENTATION – The ability to focus on the desired result of one's own department's work, setting challenging goals, focusing on the goals, and meeting or exceeding them

ANALYTICAL THINKING/PROBLEM SOLVING - is the ability to identify the information needed to clarify a situation, seek that information from various sources and then tackle a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach. Ability to identify and separate the key components of problems and situations. Ability to interpret information from a range of sources to spot patterns and trends in information and to deduce cause and effect from this THOROUGHNESS/DETAIL ORIENTED – Ensuring that one's own and others' work ad information are complete and accurate; carefully preparing for meetings and presentations following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled

INITIATIVE - Identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked or before the situation requires it

Other Requirements

Qualifications

Experience in growing organisms in a lab environment Experience working within laboratory and manufacturing environments within a regulated industry Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals Strong verbal, presentation and writing skills in English required

Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office

Personable and able to interact and socialize amongst different cultures and levels in an organization

Self-starter with high energy level, ability to multi-task and willingness to learn

Ability to develop skills in microbiology and virology and fish diagnostics

Bachelor's degree in microbiology, molecular biology, immunology, or virology

What We Offer

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) plan for retirement savings
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program

If you're passionate about making a difference in the animal health sector and eager to learn, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now to embark on a rewarding career with us at Bimeda.

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post. Activities may be subject to amendment over time as the role develops and/or priorities and requirements evolve.

About Bimeda

Bimeda is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of veterinary pharmaceuticals and animal health products and has over half a century's experience in providing science-driven solutions to optimize the health, wellbeing and productivity of the world's animals.

Bimeda's global innovation program sees eight state-of-the art R&D centers across four continents collaborate on an enviable product development pipeline which anticipates the ever-evolving needs of the animal health industry.

Bimeda's nine manufacturing facilities across seven countries allow the company to manufacture a broad range of preventative, curative and nutritional products including sterile injectables, vaccinations, nutritional boluses, feed additives, tablets, water-soluble powders, pastes and non-sterile liquids.

Globally, the company focuses on the development, manufacture and commercialization of quality Bimeda-branded products while also being the partner of choice for contract manufacturing and R&D services for prominent companies within the animal health industry.

Bimeda is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.