Scientist II

Job Title: Scientist II

Duties:

●       Initiates and completes routine in vitro studies in an independent, efficient, and timely manner, with minimal supervision. Interprets the outcome of those experiments and proposes appropriate follow-up; troubleshoots effectively.

●       Assists in the design and execution of non-routine cell-based in vitro and biochemical assays; conducts exploratory experiments with minimal supervision.

●       Performs literature searches and extracts relevant information from literature and published protocols.

●       Independently operates and is responsible for lab equipment; troubleshoots effectively.

●       Communicates their own work effectively orally and in writing; contributes to writing protocols, procedures, and technical reports; provides input for scientific reports.

●       Reports and treats data with a high level of integrity and ethics. Maintains accurate and up-to-date electronic lab notebooks.

●       Complies with applicable regulations, performing all work in a safe and compliant manner; maintains proper records in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and policies.

Skills:

● Experience in aseptic animal tissue culture techniques and basic molecular biology techniques including nucleic acid extraction, RT-PCR, Western Blot, ELISA, transfection is required. Experimental design, execution, and interpretation in these areas will be required.

● Proven problem-solving ability and eagerness to learn. Ability to evaluate new technologies and assist in incorporating them into our research.

● Written and verbal communication skills: concise and accurate reporting of technical data and information

● Proficiency with computers and data analysis software such as Microsoft Excel and GraphPad Prism.

● Ability and willingness to work effectively in a highly collaborative environment.

Education:  Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years’ experience in related scientific discipline; pharmaceutical, biotechnology or CRO experience is highly desirable; non-PhD applicant required.

Skills and Experience the Skills and Experience match parameters for the candidate are parsed from the Duties, Skills, and Education.

Required Skills

● ASEPTIC ANIMAL TISSUE CULTURE TECHNIQUES

● BASIC MOLECULAR BIOLOGY TECHNIQUES