Quality Scientist I

Job Category: Biotech/R&D/Science Job Description:Job Title: Quality Scientist I Department: Biological Quality ControlLocation: Fort Dodge, IAAt Fort Dodge Animal Health, a division of Wyeth, we are dedicated to our vision of leading the way to a healthier world for animals. Recognized for our breakthroughs in veterinary medicine and innovative product development, our reputation in the animal-care industry precedes us. More than 3,500 employees keep our reputation strong by bringing us a full range of talent. Wyeth, a Fortune 500 Company and global leader in pharmaceuticals, consumer healthcare, and animal healthcare products, we know that our employees are who keep us on the cutting edge of innovative discoveries and superior customer service. To sustain and enhance our leadership position in the pharmaceutical industry, we continue to recruit, develop and motivate individuals whose skills, values, and work ethic will grow and improve our business.RESPONSIBILITIES:§ Maintenance of various continuous cell culture lines.§ Utilization of cell culture, serological and fluorescent antibody techniques in the testing of biological raw materials and finished products.§ Extraneous virus testing of raw materials, seeds, and cells (9CFR and European requirements).§ Bio-safety Level 3 testing.§ Inactivation testing of killed stocks.§ Final product release testing by hemagglutination inhibition and serum neutralization assays.§ Final reading of tests by fluorescent antibody, hemagglutination, and cytopathic effects.§ Qualifying new reagents.§ Inventory and ordering of reagents.§ Writing/revising SOPs and standard methods.§ Sample and test result tracking.§ Additional duties as assigned by Supervisor or Management.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: BS degree in biological science or AA + minimum of 3 years applicable work experience. Ability to comply with written methods, special outlines and production outlines.ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Familiarity withMicrosoft Word and Excel. Strong organizational, multitasking, communication and documentation skills. Familiarity with aseptic technique and cell culturebeneficial.Fort Dodge Animal Health, a division of Wyeth, offers competitive compensation and benefits programs, including child-care subsidies, flex-time, business casual attire, educational assistance and professional development programs. Please forward your resume with salary requirements and job reference code to the address below. For more information, visit our website at http://www.wyeth.com Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Search Firm Representatives: Please Read Carefully. Wyeth and all of its divisions are not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Wyeth via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Wyeth in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Wyeth, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Wyeth as a result of the referral or through other means. Note: Any search agreement entered into prior with Wyeth to January 2004 is hereinafter void. Search firms are essential to the recruitment and staffing efforts at Wyeth and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. For this reason, Wyeth has established and regularly maintains a preferred vendor list. Please note that even preferred vendors need to have a written search agreement signed by the Vice President, Strategic Staffing at Wyeth in place for the specific position in order for a fee to be paid for any candidate referrals.Expected Travel Time: None Zip Code :US-IA-Fort Dodge Leading the way to a healthier world.