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In this role, you'll design and execute complex virology studies involving virus isolation, propagation, titration, and cell culture systems while applying creative scientific thinking to solve challenging research questions. From experimental design to data interpretation, your work will help transform scientific discoveries into practical applications that make a meaningful impact on animal health worldwide.\nJoin the Kemin Team and Transform Lives!\nWe are a privately held, family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity and committed to transforming the quality of life for people, pets, and the planet. \n\nWe create solutions that strengthen health and wellbeing, provide nutrition and immune support for pets and production animals, safeguard the planet’s natural resources, and protect the global food supply chain for generations to come.\n\nWe supply over 500 specialty ingredients for various industries, including human and animal health and nutrition, pet food, aquaculture, nutraceutical, food technologies, crop technologies, textiles, biofuels, and animal vaccines.\n\nWe employ 3,500 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Italy, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States.\nAs a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial, physical, and professional well-being:\nCompetitive Financial Package: Enjoy a rewarding salary, uncapped bonus opportunities, a 401k match program, and generous paid vacation and holidays.\nCareer Development and Advancement: Unlock your potential with opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.\nContinued Learning Opportunities: Grow your skills with our in-house learning platforms, offering thousands of training resources both live and online, and take advantage of tuition reimbursement for external post-secondary pursuits.\n Service Opportunities: Make a positive impact with paid time off for volunteering in your community\nResponsibilities\nIndependently conduct innovative scientific experiments and translate research into practical applications.\nDesign and execute virology and cell culture experiments, including virus isolation, propagation, titration, serum neutralization, hemagglutination, and hemagglutnation inhibition, and interpret results to advance research objectives. \nPerform literature reviews and provide written summaries that are incorporated into strategy.\nIndependently develop and review SOP’s, research protocols and research methods; design safety procedures. \nIndependently perform advanced data analysis and review other’s data to provide input and insight. \nMust keep detailed records of activities and prepare written documents including research reports and method protocols\nGenerate scientific publications for internal and external publication.\nPrepare and present data analytics and research in multiple formats both internally and externally. \nReview internal publication across Kemin. \nIdentify and participate in external research collaborations. \nContribute to strategic planning process and customer meetings.\nProvides instruction and training to interns and junior staff.\nAbility to balance multiple projects, meet deadlines, meticulous record keeping skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to work independently but also cooperate and work well with the entire R&D team.\nOther duties/projects as assigned\nQualifications\nEducationBachelor's Degree in a scientific field with 10+ years of relevant experience\nMasters Degree or PhD in a scientific field with 5+ years of relevant experience is preferred\n\nDemonstrated experience with virus isolation, propagation, and titration techniques. \nHands-on experience performing virology assays, including serum neutralization, hemagglutination, and hemagglutination inhibition assays. \nExperience with mammalian cell culture techniques, including roller bottle cell culture systems, and BSL-2 experience required.\nExcellent laboratory documentation practices and ability to analyze complex datasets.\nSuperb attention to detail; produces work of exceptional quality and accuracy. \nAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment; able to manage competing priorities. \nExcellent Scientific skills in experiment design and data collection with the ability to perform advanced statistical analysis.\nVery strong analytical and problem solving skills with strong scientific curiosity and innovative thinking. \nAbility to pro-actively identify issues and address with solutions-oriented approach.\nProven interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills; excellent time management skills.\nFluent in English. Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to present ideas effectively.\nAdvanced computer knowledge (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.).\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience with molecular biology techniques, including qPCR, DNA extraction, and RNA extraction. \nKnowledge of vaccine research and development processes. \nExperience working with USDA regulatory requirements and compliance programs. \nFamiliarity with assay development, optimization, and validation. \nA post-offer background check and drug screen is required. 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