Biochemist - In Vitro Biological Assays
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
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.
Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.