Research & Development Scientist (2-year fixed contract)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $45,000 - $60,000 dependent on experience

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SCIENTIST

2-YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT

We have an exciting new opening for a Research & Development Scientist to join our small, dynamic team of R&D specialists.

Candidates must be capable of evaluating, recommending, and applying state-of-the-art technology in vaccine research and development.

Who is ECO Animal Health?

ECO Animal Health (ECO) is a global organisation, headquartered in London (UK), specialising in veterinary pharmaceutical and biologicals, predominantly for production animals.

ECO specialises in high quality medicines for the treatment of important diseases. We are dedicated to the research, development, and marketing of strong, existing brands, differentiated generics and innovative new solutions.

ECO strives to provide best in class, scientifically proven, ethical solutions to optimise the health, productivity, and wellbeing of livestock.

What’s on Offer?

• 2- year fixed term contract
• Highly competitive and attractive salary
• Discretionary Bonus
• 23 days holiday a year plus public holiday
• A day off on your birthday!
• Excellent working environment
• Fantastic Opportunities to expand remit and experience

What are the Specific Responsibilities?

Provide technical lab-based expertise in the design, execution, validation, and implementation of biological process and analytical development for veterinary vaccines.

Technology transfer to contract development and manufacturing organizations.

Maintain in-depth knowledge and understanding of the relevant scientific and technical literature as well as an awareness of new technologies available.

What are the Skills & Experience Required?

• BS or MS in a life science, (virology, bacteriology, or immunology), related engineering, or equivalent biological experience.
• Demonstrated competency in process and analytical methods development, process / cleaning validation, cell culture, and media optimization.
• Strong technical / analytical skills.
• A high degree of personal motivation.
• Strong oral and written communication, excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to interact across divisional boundaries.
• Strong commitment to product quality and safety of co-workers.
• Working knowledge of vaccine production methods and experimental design and experience in GLP or GMP is also desirable.

Expertise in the following areas is sought :

• Aseptic technique
• Experience in basic microbial techniques (e.g., Virus titration, Serum Neutralization, Bacterial growth curves, ELISA, PCR and SDS-PAGE)
• Cell culture experience
• Fermentation
• Lyophilization
• Downstream processing (Centrifugation, filtration, diafiltration, formulation and chromatography)
• Pilot scale production of microorganisms
• Good documentation practices
• Collaborator
• Cross-functional expert on project teams
• Experimental design and planning

What’s Next?

If you wish to apply please send a copy of your CV and covering letter to joe.ambrose@ecoanimalhealth.com.

Eco Animal Health is committed to equality and diversity. If you require a reasonable adjustment to the application / selection process to enable you to demonstrate your ability to perform the job requirements then please provide details in a covering letter.