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ManpowerGroup Scientist - II (Associate) in De Soto, Kansas

Our client, one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the U.S., is looking for a Scientist - II (Associate) which is located in DeSoto, KS .

Job Title: Scientist - II (Associate)

Location: DeSoto, KS

Pay rate: $30/HR

What you should have:

  • BS/MS degree in Bacteriology, Biology, Microbiology, Virology.

  • ELISA within animal health industry or industry lab setting.

  • Bench top lab testing work.

  • Majority is testing - formulations of vaccine under manager's supervision.

  • Documentation work

  • Needs to follow good laboratory practices.

  • No working with live animals

Must have skills:

  • Lab experience in industry

  • Scientific experiments-In-vitro tests mainly ELISA

  • Analytical tests within R&D and quality control environment

  • USD experience is good to have but not required.

  • Chemist background is not a right fit for the job.

Qualifications:

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree/Master’s degree in a relevant biological area (Bacteriology, Biology, Microbiology, Virology).

  • Either Candidates should have a biological education with 1-3 years ELISA experience in a lab setting (not college but industry).

Required Experience and Skills

  • 1-3 years laboratory experience with ELISA, preferably in Animal Health/industry.

  • Detail-oriented with good documentation skills

  • Ability to conduct scientific experiments, interpret results, and communicate with relevant team members and stakeholders.

  • Effective written and oral communication

  • Experience with Microsoft Office programs: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Preferred Experience and Skills

  • Ability to independently design scientific experiments.

  • Experience working in an R&D or Quality Control laboratory.

  • Experience developing, working with, and troubleshooting in vitro analytical tests mainly ELISA

  • Knowledgeable of USDA regulations for biological products

Responsibilities:

  • Assists in the maintenance of the reference management program for US biologics sites.

  • Maintains compliance according to USDA guidelines and requirements for reference standards and in vitro potency tests.

  • Conducts in vitro testing for stability of reference standards of pre- and post-licensure products.

  • Prepares and tests small-scale vaccines to support formulation of new reference standards.

  • Supports the formulation, dispense and testing of new reference standards as part of the reference qualification process.

  • Participates and collaborates in cross-functional teams with colleagues from R&D, Biotechnology Solutions-Analytics, Production, Quality Control, and Regulatory Affairs to support qualification of new reference standards.

  • May assist in the preparation of protocols or reports for submission to USDA.

  • May participate in critical reagent qualification studies.

  • May provide technical support for approved Quality Control assays.

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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