Job Description

Overview:

Position Title: Analyst III

Business Title: Molecular Biologist III

Entity: Consumer Products Services

Division Department: ATL

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Reports to: Manager

FLSA: Non-Exempt

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

Position Summary:

The Molecular Biologist is responsible for efficient delivery of data from molecular, protein, and cell-based biochemical assays. They are highly organized, able to execute and develop protocols for various laboratory techniques and adhere to good research practice (GRP) requirements. They are an experienced, detail-oriented laboratory scientist, conducting biochemical assays among other laboratory responsibilities independently or with little guidance from client scientists and can deliver and interpret data in a timely manner. They exhibit quality and compliance in their daily work. They are a champion of and promote the organization’s Values and Absolutes. The Molecular Biologist will complete their regular assigned daily work while meeting the expectations outlined below.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Grow, treat, and transfect mammalian cells to isolate RNA, protein, and/or DNA for use in biochemical assays.
• Perform and develop protocols laboratory assays and techniques including PCR, qPCR, ELISA, and Western blot.
• Process, analyze, organize, and interpret data for presentation to responsible scientist(s).
• Monitor inventory of laboratory supplies and reagents, and maintain clean, well-functioning laboratory environment.
• Is accountable for safe work environment, confidentiality policies, following protocols, and meeting deadline assigned by scientist in charge.
• Report progress on assigned tasks to the scientist in charge on a daily/weekly or monthly basis for set milestones, goals.
• Meet with scientists to understand needs, adapt and ensure expectations are communicated clearly, concisely as well as timelines to complete.
• Meet regularly with the scientist and manager to discuss progress, upcoming work changes, and any new items
• Perform eLN (electronic lab notebook) entries and corrections in a timely manner while complying with guidelines
• Perform other essential tasks, projects, and responsibilities as required.
• Follow the guidelines set forth with clients and in the Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc (BVCPS) Quality, Health, Safety, Security and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Comply with clients and BVCPS management systems in accordance with appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Follows the guidelines set forth in by clients and the BVCPS Quality Manual and Safety / Chemical Hygiene Plan.
• Other duties as defined by Manager, department needs and workload.