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Kelly Services

Senior Scientist

Lincoln, NE

$79K - $123K/yr

Industry experience within the animal health, veterinary biologics, vaccine, or agricultural biotechnology industries is highly preferred. * Familiarity with FDA and/or USDA regulatory requirements ...

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As of Jul 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for veterinary biotechnology in the United States is $21.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.79 and $24.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Veterinary Biotechnology job?

A Veterinary Biotechnology job involves using biological techniques and scientific advancements to improve animal health, diagnostics, treatments, and disease prevention. Professionals in this field work in research labs, pharmaceutical companies, or governmental agencies to develop vaccines, genetic modifications, and biopharmaceuticals for veterinary medicine. They may also use biotechnology to enhance livestock productivity, improve animal nutrition, or create diagnostic tools. This role requires expertise in molecular biology, genetics, and microbiology, often bridging veterinary science and biotechnology.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in Veterinary Biotechnology?

Professionals in Veterinary Biotechnology often encounter challenges such as troubleshooting complex laboratory protocols, keeping up with rapidly evolving technologies, and ensuring compliance with strict animal welfare and safety regulations. The work may involve collaboration with veterinarians, researchers, and regulatory authorities, requiring strong communication and organizational skills. Additionally, adapting research findings for commercial application can be demanding, but it offers valuable opportunities to make a tangible impact on animal health. With persistence and continual learning, these challenges can be highly rewarding and contribute to meaningful innovation in the field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Veterinary Biotechnology position, and why are they important?

To excel in Veterinary Biotechnology, you typically need a background in animal science or biology, alongside experience in molecular biology, genetics, or related laboratory techniques. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, data analysis software, and certifications in animal research procedures are commonly required. Critical thinking, meticulous attention to detail, and effective teamwork make professionals stand out in this field. These competencies are essential for developing innovative biotechnological solutions that improve animal health and productivity.

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Director of Assay Development

Director of Assay Development

GENERAL FLUIDICS CORPORATION

Watertown, MA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 hours ago

Job description

General Fluidics is a clinical diagnostics company developing a novel point-of-care platform capable of simultaneously measuring clinical chemistry, hematology, and immunoassays from human and animal blood samples (https://www.generalfluidics.com).


We are seeking a highly creative and broadly skilled Associate Director or Director, Assay Development to help expand our growing menu of diagnostic assays across veterinary medicine and the in vitro diagnostics (IVD) market. This individual will play a key leadership role in the development, optimization, and validation of assays powering our next-generation diagnostic platform.


This is an opportunity to contribute directly to the advancement of innovative diagnostic technology within a highly collaborative and fast-moving biotech environment.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and validate new clinical chemistry, hematology, and immunoassays on our point-of-care diagnostic platform using human and animal specimens.
  • Partner closely with design/manufacturing engineers, suppliers, and commercial partners to optimize consumables, hardware, software, and overall system performance.
  • Support expansion into new clinical applications, specimen types, and testing formats.
  • Design and execute laboratory experiments to optimize assay and instrument performance in a hands-on, collaborative environment.
  • Analyze assay and instrument performance data to support analytical validation, regulatory clearance, and commercial launch activities.
  • Support and manage clinical studies, external collaborations, and commercial partnership initiatives.
  • Author experimental protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), technical reports, and validation documentation.
  • Maintain laboratory quality assurance practices including controls, calibration, and proficiency testing.
  • Ensure laboratory operations comply with applicable safety, health, and environmental regulations.
  • Work safely with both human and veterinary specimens in accordance with laboratory safety standards and procedures.


Qualifications and Experience

  • MS or PhD in biotechnology, biology, chemistry, biomedical engineering, clinical laboratory science, or a related scientific discipline.
  • 3–5+ years of experience in industrial, hospital, veterinary, or academic laboratory environments.
  • Experience supporting product development within clinical diagnostics, including assay development, analytical validation, manufacturing support, or regulatory activities.
  • Strong experimental design, laboratory troubleshooting, and scientific data analysis skills.
  • Experience working at the intersection of engineering, automation, and wet chemistry preferred.
  • Hands-on experience with clinical instrumentation such as flow cytometry, hematology systems, clinical chemistry analyzers, and/or immunoassay platforms.
  • Familiarity with laboratory quality systems and regulated laboratory environments (e.g., BSL-2, GLP, CLIA, CAP) strongly preferred. Veterinary diagnostics experience is a plus.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate scientific concepts, experimental findings, and technical data.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative biotech startup environment with a high degree of ownership and initiative.


Why Join General Fluidics

  • Work on breakthrough point-of-care diagnostic technology
  • High-impact role within a growing biotech company
  • Collaborative and innovative R&D environment
  • Opportunity to help shape next-generation diagnostic products


Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Dental / Vision insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Annual bonus program

Company Description

General Fluidics, is a clinical diagnostics company with a novel point-of-care instrument for simultaneous measurement of clinical chemistry, hematology and immunoassays from human and animal blood (https://www.generalfluidics.com). We are creating an entirely new category of blood testing technology that brings the quality and menu of the reference laboratory to the point of care. Our AxessTM diagnostic platform seamlessly integrates three “gold standard” analytical technologies to provide full hematology, clinical chemistry and immunoassay test menus.