What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biochemist - In Vitro Biological Assays position at Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions?
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.
