Oral Care Researcher II

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Overview:

Business Title: Analyst II

Position Title: Oral Care Researcher II

Division: Consumer Products Services

Entity: ATL

Reports to: Manager

FLSA: Non-exempt

Hours Worked: Monday through Friday, 1st shift, forty hours per week. Schedule has strict hour requirements of Monday-Friday 6am-2:30pm. However, must be flexible to meet the needs of the department and complete other projects as assigned. Position available for annual renewal upon review at listed end date.

Position Summary:

The Oral Care Researcher II is responsible for assisting the client with collection of routine human sampling for Oral Care Human Studies/Clinicals. Associate will assist with all preclinical planning, logistical, and organization work. Associate will assist with execution and follow-up for on-site human clinicals/studies. Associate will assist with data collection and analysis for human studies. Associate will assist with client-specific methods in lab as assigned.

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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 Oral Care R&D research and Clinical activities

· Assist with scheduling, planning, and organization of pre-clinical studies for on-site panels

· Communicate with on-site panel subjects and participate in new recruitment

· Organizes and processing weekly collection of human samples, i.e. weekly saliva collection for large group studies

· Execution of on-site clinicals/human studies, working directly with panelist to take measurements, record data, collect samples, provide guidance on product use and records all safety/adverse event information

· Communicates with group regarding clinical processing, data collection, and reporting issues/concerns from clinical subjects

· Sterile handling of samples and understanding of aseptic technique

· Lab upkeep, restocking supplies, safe disposal of wastes, cleaning, organizing

· Timely and accurate documentation of experimental notes, data, and results into various note booking systems (physical notebooks, logbooks, Sharepoint files, and Excel)

· Support other Oral Care research as needed, such as various lab methods/experiments

· Follow the guidelines set forth with clients and in the company Quality, Health, Safety, Security and Environmental policies and procedures.

· Comply with clients and company management systems in accordance with appropriate regulatory agencies.

· Follows the guidelines set forth in by clients and the company Quality Manual and Safety / Chemical Hygiene Plan.

· Other duties as defined by Manager, department needs and workload.

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Skills & Proficiencies:

· Strong understanding of scientific principles/concepts, general laboratory skills needed, pipetting, making solutions, aseptic technique, documentation, understanding protocols/procedures, etc.

· Must have strong attention to detail and the ability to learn quickly

· Must have good customer service skills- job is client facing and performed in client laboratory

· Must be proficient in basic programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel, and must have experience with keeping a laboratory notebook

· Must be able to work independently and work as part of a team

· Must effectively manage the day-to-day operations of laboratory

· Computational skills, able to understand and/or learn basic mathematical equations/calculations needed to work in the lab and analyze data

· Strong adherence and vigilance regarding job safety standards

· Adheres to company values

Education and Experience:

· Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree in chemistry, biology or closely related field

· Previous industry experience preferred, 1-5 years

· Previous experience working in BSL-2 lab and/or in human clinical setting, 1 – 5 years

· Previous experience working with or around human source tissue

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

Compensation Range: $21 - $25 an 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).

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