What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Manager position at Bimeda?
Job Description
Job Description
Salary :
AquaTactics is seeking an experienced microbiologist and vaccine R&D manager to develop new and improve fish vaccines for AquaTactics. The position would also manage diagnostics at the AquaTactics Kirkland site, R&D projects in the US and Canada and assist with other joint R&D projects with universities / research organizations
Responsibilities
Vaccine Development and Research
Lead all R&D activities relevant to licensed aquaculture vaccine development throughout the US and Canada
Develop new vaccines with AquaTactics veterinarians for vet-exempt and autogenous vaccines
Work closely with other team members to manage other non-vaccine R&D projects across all Bimeda sites
Assist and help field personnel with occasional sample collection and submission
Participation and coordination of clinical trials as required in conjunction with veterinary and field staff
Applying and securing grants to perform studies on various disease aspects in partnership with key clients, and running both wet lab and production trials
Develop new vaccines and evaluate new vaccine technologies that might be licensed for aquaculture vaccines
Collaborate with and manage projects with other research institutes, including universities and private companies on new collaborative research projects for commercialization
Regulatory :
With assistance from Bimedas vaccine San Angelo manufacturing site, lead on getting new vaccines and potency testing methodologies approved by the USDA
Assist Bimeda Regulatory team at keeping company compliant and working on various registration and learning it to the extent of assisting in the offering of services to external entities
Learning regulatory affairs and assisting with various existing and new INAD packages
Microbiologist :
Manage a fish diagnostic and microbiology laboratory, including managing new and existing fish isolates and samples
Manage fish pathogen culture collection
Work with production teams on managing bacterial and viral seed and cell samples
Manage fish diagnostics for clients, with occasional field visits to obtain requisite samples
Develop new bacterial and viral cell cultures for vet exempt vaccines, autogenous vaccine production and new licensed vaccines
Other :
Participate and present at various fish health conferences nationally and globally.
Publish both grey literature articles and scientific peer-reviewed papers as appropriate.
Participate in all aspects of the company (products and services) as needed and available.
Assist in managing the business (ie general office task and production tasks) as needed
Requirements
Essential :
Bachelor's degree in microbiology, molecular biology, immunology, or virology
Masters degree in microbiology, molecular biology, immunology, or virology
Demonstrable experience and expertise in
Bacterial or viral vaccine development and / or
DNA vaccine development and testing
Self-starter with high energy level and ability to multi-task
Commercial and customer focused mindset
Strong verbal, presentation and writing skills in English required
Proficiency in writing technical documents and translating technical information to a lay perspective
People management skills
Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office
Highly desirable :
Doctorate in microbiology, molecular biology, immunology, or virology or related degree
Veterinary degree
Interest in aquaculture and fish health
AFS Certified Fish Health Inspector (or eligible)
Experience in commercial vaccine production
Statistical knowledge for clinical trials
Willingness to travel
Knowledge of USDA or CFIA or other regulatory environments
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