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Cell/Molecular Biologist - (Research amp; Development Technology Hub) Team

Advanced Testing Laboratory, a Bureau Veritas Company, is seeking an experienced Cell Biologist to join our team of dedicated professionals focused on client service and quality. The ideal candidate will be motivated, energetic, forward thinking and possess outstanding leadership development and/or technical skills, organizational awareness and a commitment to excellence.

Perks amp; Benefits at ATL:

· Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

· Short-Term and Long-Term Disability paid by Employer

· 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution

· Paid Time Off

· Employee Assistance Plan

· Employee Discount Program

· Wellness Program

· Career Mobility amp; Ongoing Development

Responsibilities:

The primary responsibilities of the candidate will be to operate and support an automated system for the bulk isolation of human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). After proven success with the current system, the expectation is that it will lead to supporting future projects to automate processes which are currently manual. The role will be responsible for not only producing results but using their experience and abilities to analyze results in order to make recommendations to the scientific leaders of the studies. Method development will be a large part of the role when working with other departments.

Teamwork:

· Demonstrates exceptional ability to work with fellow lab/team members to schedule, coordinate, and execute the isolation of high quality PBMCs for downstream research applications.

· Displays problem-solving skills and the knowledge of inter- and intra-departmental roles and responsibilities for coordination of work activities.

· Regularly interfaces with scientists from different research areas as well as third party vendors such as blood suppliers.

Communication/Flexibility:

· Communicates with customers from other research areas as well as other lab/team members regarding scheduling, processing, and delivery of PBMCs.

· Takes initiative to record and communicate deviations in SOPs of PBMC isolation to any scientists who may be affected by said deviations.

· Diligent record keeping and updating internal databases will be required regularly in this role.

· Must have a strong understanding of the science and process to be able to articulate results and recommendations to leaders.

Lab Skills:

· Ability to work independently, with little supervision.

· Strong aseptic technique

· Experience in cell culture and general molecular biology laboratory techniques

· Ability to observe and decipher healthy cells from others.

· Ability to troubleshoot issues with cells as they arise.

· Preparation of mammalian cells for cryopreservation

· Ability to prepare various buffer solutions in bulk as needed.

· Processing, labeling, and delivering samples to individuals throughout the research community.

· Recording data in notebook, presenting in laboratory/project meetings

· Experience with laboratory technology and instrumentation including centrifuges, cell counters, Plate Readers, and automated liquid handlers.

· Ability to use knowledge and experience to apply new technologies to new processes.

Compliance:

· Ensures full compliance with all Lilly regulations, especially in regard to sterility, health, safety, and proper documentation.

Required Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree with 1-3 years’ experience in cell culture and/or molecular biology

OR

· Bio-Tech associate’s degree with 3+ years relevant experience

· Previous experience working in the R amp;D space with proven abilities to recognize and make recommendations on the data when a set method is not in place.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

· Previous experience working with human blood, especially isolation of PBMCs.

· Experience with cryopreservation of biological samples

· Familiarity with laboratory technology and automation, particularly automated liquid handlers, flow cytometry, imaging and microscopy instrumentation

· Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

· Flexibility and adaptability to a changing work environment with changing priorities

· Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills

· Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to document experiments clearly and according to Good Research Practice principles.

· General computer skills including Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel

Company Overview:

Advanced Testing Laboratory (ATL), a Bureau Veritas Company is a professional services organization with an ever-broadening service portfolio to support FDA-regulated products and companies worldwide. Providing scientific, engineering, and regulatory laboratory services, we seamlessly leverage our expertise within the consumer product goods, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries.

Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, we are a highly profitable and nimble entrepreneurial organization comprised of nearly 500 experts who work throughout the United States. Anchored by the mission to add value to our clients throughout all stages of the product life cycle, we are the most desired business partner for our Fortune 500 clients.

AT ATL, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status. ATL strongly supports diversity in the workplace.