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Overview:

Business Title: Analyst II

Position Title: Molecular Biologist I

Division: Consumer Products Services

Entity: ATL

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Reports to: Manager

FLSA: Non-exempt

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 efficient delivery of data from molecular, cellular, and other biochemical assays. They are highly organized, able to execute and develop protocols for various laboratory techniques and adhere to good research practice (GRP) requirements. They are a detail-oriented laboratory scientist, conducting biochemical assays among other laboratory responsibilities independently or with little guidance from client scientists and can deliver data in a timely manner. They exhibit quality and compliance in their daily work. They are a champion of and promote the organization's Values and Absolutes. The Molecular Biologist II will complete their regular assigned daily work while meeting the expectations outlined below.

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.

• Execute a wide variety of protein based molecular techniques including but not limited to isolating protein from cell cultures and animal tissues, ELISA, qPCR, other biochemical assays, and Western Blotting
• Using aseptic techniques and cell culture experience.
• Record data accurately and timely in electronic notebooks.
• Assist with in-vivo studies including rodent tissue collection and dosing.
• General Lab Maintenance. Must be able to prepare various percentage solutions, serial dilutions, and Molar solutions from stocks accurately for experiments.
• 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.
• Performs 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.

Skills & Proficiencies:

• Candidates must be a self-starter; capable of working independently from an SOP with minimal direction and strong basic lab foundation requiring minimal supervision.
• Strong fundamental lab techniques and familiarity including safe usage and storage of chemicals, and strong pipetting skills (single and multichannel)
• Ability to think critically about data and troubleshoot assays as needed.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills such as communication, being approachable, showing initiative, being adaptable and projecting an outward positive attitude.
• 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 Biology or closely related field
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience with accurate strong pipetting skills, protein isolation, preparation of buffers and solutions, serial dilutions, Western Blot, ELISA and strong mammalian cell culture and aseptic techniques.

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

Compensation Range: $27.00-$29.00 per 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 location, education, experience, and skillset).