Biologist II
Indianapolis, Indiana, US
Overview:
Business Title: Biologist II
Position Title: Analyst II
Division: Consumer Products Services
Entity: ATL
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Reports to: Manager
FLSA: Non-Exempt
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 Biologist II is responsible for helping to develop innovative, game-changing therapies for the treatment of neuro-pain diseases and their associated complications through molecular and cellular biochemical assays.
Duties and Responsibilities:
It is everyone’s responsibility to live out our Values and Absolutes by Shaping a World of Trust while ensuring responsible progress.
- Grow, treat, and transfect mammalian cells to isolate RNA, protein for use in biochemical assays.
- Perform standard molecular/cellular techniques, such as BCA, Western blotting, ELISAs.
- Perform in-vivo rodent tissue collections and subsequent processing of tissues for use in biochemical assays.
- Prepare frozen tissue or formalin fixation paraffin embedding
- Conduct tissue microtomy and cryotomy using a vibratome and cryostat
- Perform animal tissue processing, basic trimming, and fixation
- Conduct confocal microscopy and slide scanning
- Perform immunofluorescence and immunohistochemistry
- Perform testing independently and with limited to no supervision from management.
- Identify, troubleshoot and provide suggested technical solutions to clients and management.
- Prepare written technical reports.
- Perform basic data analysis as assigned.
- Assist with training.
- Comply with clients and Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc management systems in accordance with appropriate regulatory agencies.
- Follows the guidelines set forth by clients and the Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc Quality Manual and Safety / Chemical Hygiene Plan.
- Adhere to the requirements of the BV-CPS Quality System.
- Other duties as defined by Manager, department needs and workload.
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Skills & Proficiencies:
- Demonstrated ability to perform complex biochemical assays and deliver data in a timely and consistent manner
- Extensive experience in molecular and biochemistry techniques
- 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
- Positive attitude, self-motivated, high level of engagement
- Champions company values including team engagement
- Ability to present both facts and recommendations effectively
- Technical problem solving and process improvement skills
Education and Experience:
- Master’s or Bachelor’s in Biology, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, or closely related field
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience with biochemical techniques.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience with data analysis.
- Experience with or willingness to learn/perform in-vivo rodent tissue collection.
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 locations, education, experience, and skillset).