Cell Biologist II - Indianapolis, IN

Hours Worked: Typically, Monday through Friday, forty-hours per week. However, must be flexible to meet the needs of the department and complete other projects as assigned.

Position Summary:

The Cell Biologist II will support preliminary active compound discovery and testing. They will also support assay development with the key role to identify active compounds: screen compounds from “weak active compound” to a “potent and effective compound” using a variety of methods.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain mammalian cell culture lines, create cell line banks, and manage inventory.
• Create transient and stable cell lines via transfection and standard cloning procedures.
• Prepare media and other cell culture reagents.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance, calibration, and sterilization procedures. 
• Perform strong aseptic techniques
• Exposure to operating and programming laboratory automation and liquid handling
• Update and maintain biological inventories.
• Perform experiment documentation (ELNs).
• Perform cell-based and biochemical assays.
• Assist in any troubleshooting, operation, and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation
• Maintain a high-level knowledge of various aspects of laboratory operations
• Receive tasks and information from scientist in charge regarding changes in processes, priorities, workflow, safety requirements or other information. 
• Meet regularly with the client to discuss progress, upcoming work changes, and any new items
• Communicate effectively and professionally with both internal and external contacts
• Remain flexible to ever-changing needs in a positive and professional manner

• Follow the guidelines set forth with clients and in the company Quality, Health, Safety, Security and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Comply with clients and company management systems in accordance with appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Follows the guidelines set forth in by clients and the company Quality Manual and Safety / Chemical Hygiene Plan.
• Other duties as defined by Manager, department needs and workload.

Skills & Proficiencies:

• Written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively in a group setting, with colleagues and clients
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet or exceed deadlines
• Individual and Team work ethic
• Proficiency with Windows, Word & Excel
• Attention to detail
• Must have an excellent foundation in technical problem solving to assist in trouble shooting, samples management, shipping, ordering, equipment or logistical issues
• Champions company values including team engagement
• Ability to present both facts and recommendations effectively
• Knowledge of statistical analysis tools

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Biology or another related field. 
• 1+ years of related experience in a research laboratory.
• Mammalian cell culture experience preferred
• Biochemical and cell-based assay experience preferred

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of above.