Biological R&D Scientist

Bimeda

Biological R&D Scientist joining Vaccine R&D team developing and characterizing vaccines for livestock and aquaculture. Requires hands-on molecular biology and lab experience.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in molecular biology and immunology techniques, including ELISA and Western blot, while maintaining compliance with GLP standards. Capable of leading safety and efficacy studies and collaborating with regulatory bodies to support vaccine development.

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Molecular Biology TechniquesImmunological Assays DevelopmentGLP ComplianceAnimal Handling ExperienceRegulatory Collaboration

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Hard Skills

PCRCloningWestern BlotELISASNTVNHIELISpotMultiplex CytokineFACS

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailData IntegrityCommunication SkillsTeam-OrientedMentoring

Industry Keywords

USDA CVBGLPGMPUSDA 9 CFRRecombinant VaccineVector VaccineNucleic-Acid VaccineIACUCVaccination-Challenge TrialsTarget Animal Species

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, execute, and interpret experiments on antigen expression, purification, characterization, adjuvant selection, and formulation (independence increases with level)
Perform core molecular biology, microbiology, and cell culture techniques (PCR, cloning, Western blot, ELISA)
Run and, at senior levels, develop immunological assays (SNT, VN, HI, ELISA, ELISpot, multiplex cytokine, FACS)
Support or lead in vitro/in vivo safety and efficacy studies, including vaccination-challenge trials
Maintain GLP-compliant lab records; prepare reagents, media, and challenge materials
Contribute to USDA Outline of Production, license applications, study reports, and SOPs (III/IV author/revise)
Collaborate with Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Quality; present findings internally and externally (III/IV)
Mentor junior staff on technique and compliance (III/IV)

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Microbiology, Immunology, Virology, Biochemistry, or related field (M.S./Ph.D. preferred at higher levels); see Level Guide for experience by level
Hands-on molecular biology / cell culture technique experience; familiarity with ELISA, Western blot, and/or animal handling
Strong attention to detail, data integrity, and communication skills; team-oriented
Preferably target animal species experience (cattle, swine, equine, aquaculture); USDA CVB/GLP/GMP exposure; USDA 9 CFR familiarity; recombinant/vector/nucleic-acid vaccine platform experience; IACUC familiarity (III/IV); publications (IV)

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance
retirement plans
paid time off
flexible work arrangements
professional development