Quality Associate

Vaxxinova US is seeking a Quality Associate to join our team in Willmar, Minnesota.

About the role: The Quality Associate is responsible for providing the link between Quality Control and Quality Assurance. This role will report to Quality Assurance and Regulatory but have ample interactions with Quality Control. This role is responsible for review of QC testing documents, testing summary creation for all intermediate and final products including 2008 preparation for serial release, and approval of daily vaccine shipments.


Main responsibilities:

• Review QC testing documentation. Work closely with QC technicians and management to resolve errors or omissions and ensure incidents and deviations are documented appropriately.
• Prepare testing specification summaries for all intermediate products tested in the QC lab.
• Prepare final product labels templates in compliance with USDA regulations and internal procedures.
• Ensure proper government and state approvals has been obtained prior to vaccine shipments.
• Prepare test reports and 2008 submission through the NCAH portal for all final product serials.
• Review and approve incoming receipt of raw materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Capabilities

• Basic microbiology principles
• Basic math skills
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and Adobe
• Excellent organizational skills
• Resourceful
• Ability to maintain consistent and exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Read, write, comprehend, and follow verbal & written instructions in English
• Adapt and react positively to changes in daily routine

Experience/Educational Requirements:

• High School diploma/certificate required, associate's degree or higher preferred.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in a laboratory or quality related role highly preferred.

Benefits at Vaxxinova:

We are proud to offer a generous benefit package in addition to competitive compensation, including employer contributions towards medical, dental and vision premiums. Most benefits begin on date of hire. Our benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• 401K plan with company match
• Paid time off accrual
• 9 Paid holidays
• Company paid shutdown consisting of 4 business days between December 25 and December 31
• Company paid short and long-term disability
• Company paid life insurance
• And many other voluntary benefits

About Vaxxinova

Vaxxinova provides a wide range of both autogenous and licensed vaccines combined with high-level diagnostic services, supported by strong R&D. Our focus is on livestock including cattle, poultry, swine and aqua. Vaxxinova US, formerly known as Epitopix and Newport Laboratories, is the US operating unit of Vaxxinova International, headquartered in the Netherlands. Vaxxinova US has a strong market presence making autogenous vaccines for cattle, swine, and poultry as well as a state-of-the-art diagnostic laboratory. Vaxxinova currently has facilities in fourteen countries including Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Italy, Germany, Japan, Jordan, Norway, South Africa, Thailand, the USA, and the Netherlands. Vaxxinova is part of the family-owned EW Group, headquartered in Germany. The EW Group specializes in animal genetics, animal nutrition and animal health, operates in over 100 countries and records consistent international growth.

Recruiting Agencies

Vaxxinova US does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies in response to job postings on social media or Vaxxinova US websites. Vaxxinova US will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to these unsolicited CVs. Vaxxinova US explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited CVs, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Vaxxinova US. Phone calls or emails from recruiters or employment agencies are not appreciated.