Biologist - In Vitro (ASCVD and Obesity) - Indianapolis, IN

Advanced Testing Laboratory, a Bureau Veritas Company, is seeking an experienced Biologist to join our team of dedicated professionals focused on client service and quality. The ideal candidate will be motivated, energetic, forward thinking and possess outstanding leadership development and/or technical skills, organizational awareness and a commitment to excellence. 

Perks & Benefits at ATL:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability paid by Employer
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Employee Discount Program
• Wellness Program
• Career Mobility & Ongoing Development 

What You'll Do:

• Design, validate and implement in vitro assays for novel therapeutics. 
• Apply state of the art automation to enable compound screening in 384-well assay format or greater, experience with multidrop liquid dispenser, echo liquid handler, is preferred.
• Critically evaluate data using NGR data analysis software.
• Perform cell culturing and molecular biology/biochemistry techniques, including nucleic acid transfection, stable or transient cell line generation and evaluation, and gene expression profiling (qPCR).
• Develop and perform assays in the area of receptor pharmacology including receptor binding, and functional cellular readouts, such as cAMP, phosphorylation, calcium and other biomarkers and molecular biology techniques such as ELISA, SDS-PAGE and western blotting.
• Accurate record keeping, independent data analysis, and reporting of data in written and oral formats. Perform work in full compliance with Lilly Research Policies, and complete all required training activities in the timeframe specified.
• Ability to be pro-active, flexible, and capable of independent trouble shooting and problem solving. Work within a team-oriented lab environment and work within cross-functional project teams.

What You’ll Need:

• Undergraduate degree in biology or a closely related field with 3+ years of laboratory research experience or Master’s degree with research in a related area

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Experience and willingness to work with radioisotopes, chemical, and biological hazards.
• Experience in diabetes and/or metabolic diseases is preferred.
• Proven ability to work in flexible, team-oriented environment.
• Oral/written communication/listening skills in English are essential.

Other Information:

The position is governed by regulations including OSHA, AAALAC, OLAW and NRC — compliance to all applicable regulations is mandatory.

 Company Overview:

 Advanced Testing Laboratory (ATL), a Bureau Veritas Company is a professional services organization with an ever-broadening service portfolio to support FDA-regulated products and companies worldwide. Providing scientific, engineering, and regulatory laboratory services, we seamlessly leverage our expertise within the consumer product goods, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries. 

 Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, we are a highly profitable and nimble entrepreneurial organization comprised of nearly 500 experts who work throughout the United States. Anchored by the mission to add value to our clients throughout all stages of the product life cycle, we are the most desired business partner for our Fortune 500 clients.

 AT ATL, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status. ATL strongly supports diversity in the workplace.