Scientist

Job Title: Senior Scientist

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Scientist to join our dynamic team within the animal pharmaceutical industry. The focus of this role is on research and development, particularly in vaccine development for herd and livestock animals. The candidate will engage in mammalian and microbial cell culture in bioreactors and will be heavily involved in R&D for new product development. This role requires hands-on laboratory work throughout the full R&D lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and analyze experiments supporting vaccine development.
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects with overlapping timelines.
• Analyze data and present findings to internal stakeholders.
• Support decision-making by translating data into actionable next steps.
• Enhance team efficiencies and distribute workloads effectively.
• Engage in upstream and downstream process development.
• Apply molecular immunology techniques, including titrations and HAI assays.
• Conduct ELISA and PCR analysis.
• Participate in fermentation and bacterial production processing.
• Optimize lyophilization processes, including formulation and excipient selection.

Essential Skills

• Extensive experience in molecular biology and R&D.
• Proficiency in PCR, fermentation, and lyophilization techniques.
• Ability to apply molecular methods and perform titrations.
• Strong data analysis skills and familiarity with USDA regulations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences is required, with a Master's or PhD preferred.
• 10-15 years of experience in R&D and the animal pharma industry.
• Experience with USDA regulations and CVB requirements is preferred.
• Ability to manage projects independently and work in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment

This is a first shift onsite role during typical business hours, with some flexibility in start and end times. The position requires being onsite during core hours and occasionally working a few hours on weekends, depending on lab processes. Travel may be required less than 10% of the time after the first year or two of employment. The company offers a supportive culture and excellent benefits, providing an opportunity to make a significant impact within the industry.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lincoln, NE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lincoln,NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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