Biologist II

Overview:

Business Title: Molecular 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. Primary responsibilities are leading multiple animal studies including but not limited to in-vivo animal handling skills and dosing, designing, collecting behavioral data and presenting analyzed results. Other responsibilities include animal tissue histology and tissue dissection.

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.
•    Support Multiple in-vivo animal studies
•    Design and conduct rodent in-vivo pharmacology studies
•    Dosing study animals using the following: PO, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, and intraperitoneal
•    Collect behavioral data of various modalities
•    Collect fluid and tissue samples
•    Perform animal tissue dissection, basic trimming, and fixation
•    Prepare frozen tissue or formalin fixation paraffin embedding
•    Perform tissue microtomy and cryotomy using a vibratome
•    Perform protein assays such as BCA, Western blotting, ELISAs
•    Performs 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. 

Skills & Proficiencies:
•    Demonstrated proficiency in dosing and handling mice and rats
•    Skilled in sample collection and sample preparation 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:
•    Bachelor’s in Biology, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, or closely related field
•    Minimum of three (3) years of experience with animal handling and dosing 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).