Biologist I

Overview:
Business Title: Analyst I
Position Title: Research Biologist I
Division: Consumer Products Services 
Entity: ATL
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Reports to: Manager
FLSA: Non-exempt 
 
Hours Worked: Monday – Friday, 40 hours a week. However, must be flexible to meet the needs of the department and complete other projects as assigned.

Position Summary:
The Research Biologist I is responsible for managing histology preparation and staining, using microscopy techniques, maintaining cell cultures, performing general maintenance and documentation in lab notebooks.

Duties and Responsibilities:
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•    Managing histology preparation and staining (manual and automated) including trimming, processing, embedding, sectioning and routine staining
•    Perform basic stainer maintenance to include changing out reagents, dumping liquid waste
•    Support Sectioning by doing small studies and urgent studies and assisting with large studies
•    Scanning slides on the Aperio AT2 scanner and entering meta data
•    Completing optimized IHC and IF as directed
•    Capturing high quality images of slides using bright field and fluorescent microscopy techniques
•    Optimizing and implementing automated staining and imaging protocols including antibody optimization and routine running of developed protocols on experimental samples
•    Performing tissue culture, cell culture maintenance, in-vitro assays development and implementation
•    Be pro-active, flexible and capable of independent trouble shooting and problem solvingF
•    Assist with the day-to-day operations of the laboratory including maintenance of equipment, inventory management, and reagent ordering and ensuring a safe and clean working environment
•    Accurately enter information in Electronic Lab notebooks
•    Follow the guidelines set forth with clients and in the company Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures
•    Comply with clients and company management systems in accordance with appropriate regulatory agencies
•    Follow the guidelines set forth by clients in the company Quality Manual and Safety/Chemical Hygiene Plan
•    Other duties as defined by Manager, department needs and workload.

Skills & Proficiencies:
•    Ability to work independently and as a flexible collaborative part of a cross functional team
•    Strong organizational skills with the ability to quickly assess the status of multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities and requirements
•    Technical problem solving ability
•    Oral and written communication and listening skills 
•    Accurate record keeping, independent data analysis
•    Strong continuous learning and professional development
•    Strong interpersonal skills – being approachable, relationship building with external and internal contacts, demonstrating initiative and adaptability
•    Proficiency with Windows, Word and Excel
•    Champions company values including team engagement
•    Ability to present both facts and recommendations effectively
•    Technical problem solving and process improvement skills

Education and Experience:
•    Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Biology or closely related field
•    Minimum of one (1) year of experience 

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

Compensation Range: $26.00-$28.00 per hour  (e.g., the job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, and actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as location, education, experience, and skillset).