Axiota Animal Health · 6 hours ago
Associate Scientist
Wamego, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expAxiota Animal Health is focused on developing microbiological innovations in the R&D laboratory. The Associate Scientist will conduct microbiological research, perform microbial cultivation, and support the implementation of R&D technologies into production processes.
BiotechnologyDairyMineral
Responsibilities
Apply analytical chemistry principles to accurately calculate media components for standard and specialized media formulations, including nanoscale calculations
Conduct microbiological research and experimentation to support R&D and production initiatives
Perform microbial cultivation using aseptic techniques and conduct bacterial enumeration in accordance with standard methods and scientific instrumentation
Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot 3–10 L bench-scale fermenters, leveraging hands-on experience and a strong foundation in fermentation principles
Support experimental design, scale-up, and implementation of R&D technologies into production processes
Calibrate, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments, including gas chromatography (GC) and liquid chromatography (LC) systems
Review and apply scientific literature to design, plan, execute, and troubleshoot experiments
Accurately document experimental data using Excel spreadsheets, batch records, and laboratory logs
Enter, analyze, and interpret experimental data using appropriate statistical methods to identify trends and knowledge gaps
Develop and validate scientific protocols, translate validated methods into standard operating procedures (SOPs), and author comprehensive scientific reports
Follow established protocols while adhering to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Identify out-of-specification results, communicate findings to supervisors, and support investigations and corrective actions
Maintain complete and accurate records to ensure a robust audit trail of R&D activities
Support laboratory organization, housekeeping, and maintenance of equipment, materials, and glassware
Qualification
Required
Master's degree with at least three (3) years of relevant experience, or a PhD with at least one (1) year of research experience, in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or a related scientific field
Hands-on experience with microbiological techniques, including aseptic processing and bacterial enumeration
Familiarity with GLP, GMP, and laboratory documentation practices
Experience with laboratory instruments, calibration, and maintenance
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, calculations, and recordkeeping
Working knowledge of statistical analysis and interpretation of large datasets
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401K retirement plan w/match
FSA
HSA
EAP
Short-term and long-term disability
Paid time off
Nine paid holidays
Company
Axiota Animal Health
Axiota Animal Health develops and markets products for beef and dairy producers, including MultiMin 90 and Lactipro.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$49.79M2024-03-25Private Equity· $30.07M
2021-01-20Series Unknown· $4.42M
2020-05-29Series Unknown· $15.3M
Leadership Team
Jon Lowe
Chief Executive Officer
Francis Pirozzi
Chief Financial Officer
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