Molecular Biologist II

Overview:

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 Molecular Biologist II is responsible for helping to develop innovative, game-changing therapies for the treatment of neuro-degenerative 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.
• Perform in-vivo rodent tissue collections and subsequent processing of tissues for use in biochemical assays.

• 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.

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:

• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry 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.