Responsibilities

• The propagation of modified live virus and virus seeds.
• Maintain accurate virus production / vaccine production records in accordance with filed Outlines of Production (trace back to MSV)
• Train and delegate daily responsibilities to Virus Production Scientist
• Assist the Virus Production Supervisor in fabricating and filling serials of MLV vaccines.
• Assist Virus Production Supervisor in packaging and labelling of serials.
• Work directly with the Virus Production Supervisor to optimize MLV harvest yields and potency of MLV vaccines.  
• Maintain viral harvest fluid inventory in accordance with the filed Outlines of Production.
• Aid in the training of personnel in areas associated with Virus Production such as Media Production, Sucrose Production, HBSS production, and Blend Prep
• Oversee the maintenance of Liquid Nitrogen inventory – Cells and Virus 
• Interface with USDA compliance officers during facility inspections as required.
• Maintain inventory of vaccine / consumables and place orders for supplies as needed.
• Interface with Research and Development team as projects transition to production. 
• Writing / updating Standard Operating Procedures as needed

Qualifications

Education

• Minimum of a Master’s of Science in Biology, Chemistry, Animal Science, or related field required
• Master’s of Science in related field preferred

Experience

• 2+ years of work experience in vaccine related fields required
• Managerial experience in vaccine production preferred

Technical

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong math and computer skills (including MS Office)
• Strong problem solving skills
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant USDA industry guidelines
• Strong understanding of analytical instruments (how they work, how to maintain/repair them, how to use the software, etc.)
• Supervisory training preferred

Behavioral

• Highly motivated and able to work under minimal supervision
• Detail oriented
• Able to work effectively cross-functionally with all other departments, and builds trust through active collaborations
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
• Positive can-do attitude and willingness to be flexible when project priorities change

Language

• Good command of the English language required
• Bilingual in any other languages a plus