Biochemist - In Vitro Biological Assays

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions

Biochemist - In Vitro Biological Assays

Indianapolis, IN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    • Biology experience including, but not limited to, the following: mammalian cell culture techniques, cell passaging and cryopreservation of adherent and suspension cells

    • Transfection of plasmid/viral-based reporter constructs followed by transient and stable cell line generation

    • Execution of non-radioactive cell-based assays including, but not limited to the following: cell proliferation, cytokine secretion, reporter assays, ELISAs, western blots

    • mRNA isolation from cells and tissues

    • Assessment of gene expression and knock down by TaqMan

    • Providing technical leadership in cell culture and cell assays

    • Providing technical leadership in various cell-based and biochemical in vitro assays

    • Responsible for timely delivery & documentation of assay data in electronic Notebooks

    • Capable of balancing multiple tasks at once while delivering the highest standard of quality data

    • Strong communication and presentation skills

    • Capable of independently planning and conducting experiments, generating data, interpreting results, and documenting the work.

    • Have ability of identifying and helping troubleshoot issues.

    • Self-management, task planning and organization.

    • Strong interpersonal skills; able to foster an environment for learning and open/honest communication.

    • Ability to work well in a team environment incorporating a variety of functional relationships

    • Ability to learn new assays with guidance

    • Biology experience including, but not limited to, the following: mammalian cell culture techniques, cell passaging and cryopreservation of adherent and suspension cells

    • Transfection of plasmid/viral-based reporter constructs followed by transient and stable cell line generation

    • Execution of non-radioactive cell-based assays including, but not limited to the following: cell proliferation, cytokine secretion, reporter assays, ELISAs, western blots

    • mRNA isolation from cells and tissues

    • Assessment of gene expression and knock down by TaqMan

    • Providing technical leadership in cell culture and cell assays

    • Providing technical leadership in various cell-based and biochemical in vitro assays

    • Responsible for timely delivery & documentation of assay data in electronic Notebooks

    • Capable of balancing multiple tasks at once while delivering the highest standard of quality data

    • Strong communication and presentation skills

    • Capable of independently planning and conducting experiments, generating data, interpreting results, and documenting the work.

    • Have ability of identifying and helping troubleshoot issues.

    • Self-management, task planning and organization.

    • Strong interpersonal skills; able to foster an environment for learning and open/honest communication.

    • Ability to work well in a team environment incorporating a variety of functional relationships

    • Ability to learn new assays with guidance

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • B.S. with 2 years minimal research experience in Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Molecular/Cell Biology or related discipline
    • Minimum of 2 years of pharmaceutical industry experience or MS degree in immunology or molecular/cell biology is preferred
    • Ability to work well in a team environment incorporating a variety of functional relationships
    • B.S. with 2 years minimal research experience in Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Molecular/Cell Biology or related discipline
    • Minimum of 2 years of pharmaceutical industry experience or MS degree in immunology or molecular/cell biology is preferred
    • Ability to work well in a team environment incorporating a variety of functional relationships

    Additional Information

    Position is Monday-Friday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm Overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Indianapolis, IN are encouraged to apply.

    • Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
    • Life and disability insurance
    • 401(k) with company match
    • Paid vacation and holidays
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    • Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

    Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.