Research Scientist

Duties

• Experience in performing bio-analytical methods (immunological, microbiological, molecular biological, or virological) following defined processes.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture, and in standard molecular biology techniques such as cloning, DNA purification, and protein expression is preferred.
• Initiates, executes, completes, and communicates results and related issues with supervision.
• Provide quality support of Expression Platforms team members through data acquisition, reporting, and communication.
• Execute in vitro analytical assays to evaluate samples with minimal supervision.
• Accountable for performing all techniques and assays so test sessions yield valid results and repeated work is minimized.
• Accurately record all data from research techniques and tests on data capture forms, research notebooks, and raw data notebooks as appropriate.
• Perform initial data analysis so that accurate and precise results are obtained and reported.
• Generate documentation (ex. method protocols, reports) in support of techniques or modification of techniques.
• Ability to learn new types of assays and technology easily.
• Be able to perform, analyze and interpret results.
• Maintains a constructive and positive attitude for working on projects in the Expression Platforms Team, and for working at Boehringer Ingelheim.
• Follow Research & Development policies and procedures to maintain high quality standards and follow best practices.

Skills:

• Able to competently perform multiple types of assays (biochemical, molecular and immunological in nature).
• Experience in assay development, mammalian cell culture, ELISA, Western blotting, qPCR, and experience in standard molecular biology techniques such as cloning, protein expression and purification is preferred.
• Strict adherence to defined assay method protocols.
• Extremely organized with attention to detail.
• Can learn new types of assays and technology easily.
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills.
• Proactive and resourceful.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; High level of comfort/ease interacting with all levels of the organization.

Education:

• BS degree from an accredited institution in a relevant scientific discipline; or Biotechnology Laboratory Methods certification in combination with AS degree and relevant job experience.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $29.86 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Mammalian cell culture: 2 years (Required)
• Western blot: 2 years (Required)
• Molecular biology: 1 year (Required)
• DNA purification: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Ames, IA 50010 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $32