Animal Scientist Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for animal scientist, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for the scientific support services in the area of microbial genomics to the Bacterial Pathogenesis and Antimicrobial Resistance Unit, Laboratory of Clinical Immunology and Microbiology, NIAID, NIH.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Documented evidence of preparing research proposals and success in obtaining extramural funding
• Broad working knowledge of livestock production including animal health, genetics and breeding, production systems, diverse feeds and ration development, carcass quality, and economics
• Experience in the operation and techniques for use of field and laboratory research equipment
• Documented experience in experimental design and statistical analysis
• Experience leading ruminant nutrition research projects
• Documented experience in beef cow/calf and feedlot research
• Experience with Northern Great Plains agriculture, agriculture experiment station and extension service programs
• Training and/or experience in research focused on ruminant nutrition related to utilizing and understanding the response of diverse feed grains, co-products, and supplements on livestock performance

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the animal scientist position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for appropriate care for the animals retained at the facilities, maintaining and monitoring the proper environmental conditions (temperature, feed, water, etc.) in compliance with Animal Welfare guidelines.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Training and experience in network data analysis
• Experience in livestock genome data analysis and annotation
• Post Doc experience level, within animal or human health and nutrition and preferably from an industrial environment
• Extensive experience with animal trials or in vitro systems reflecting health and nutrition is strongly preferred
• Experience with gut health and immunology or microbiology (intestinal microbiology)
• Good networking competencies
• Strong aseptic techniques
• Experience with adherent and suspension mammalian cell culture

Please consider me for the animal scientist opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for internal and external technical support in the development and application of products, processing techniques, and resolution of problems in the area of Feed Enzymes and DFMs.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Ph.D and/or or D.V.M
• Experience with bacterial titration assays
• Experience working with large animals in vaccine development research or related field
• Experience conducting research project activities and planning of timelines with minimal supervision
• Experience teaching laboratory coursework or training laboratory technicians
• Experience with assay development
• Strong computer skills including knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Experience working with swine or livestock animals

I am excited to be applying for the position of animal scientist. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for daily care and maintenance of laboratory animals in accordance with established guidelines and industry standards including, but not limited to: providing fresh feed and water, performing health observations in regards to animal behavior and conditions and appropriate cage changing procedures.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience in vaccine development research or related field
• Experience working with technical and analytical equipment
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices and Good Clinical Practices
• Experience with maintenance, ordering, testing, and other company-based programs
• General knowledge of USDA, EU, and Animal Welfare Act guidelines
• Experience should include a basic knowledge of analytical laboratory techniques
• Record of peer-reviewed publication of bioinformatics analysis of high-throughput sequencing data
• Experience in epigenetic data creation and analysis

I would like to submit my application for the animal scientist opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for scientific expertise in a wide range of analytical methodologies and techniques including the development of methodologies for use in virology characterisation.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Protein purification experience using AKTA system and Unicorn software
• Basic protein characterization and analytical skills
• Basic skills in molecular biology including PCR, E.coli transformation and plasmid preparation
• Knowledge with therapeutic antibody development and the cell culture development
• Knowledge and experience with HPLC assays
• Experience with cell line development and cell culture optimization
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques such as ELISA, virus titration, bacterial enumeration, and other basic laboratory techniques is highly desirable
• Experience with quantitative genetics and statistical analysis