What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biologist position at Synectics Inc.?
Responsibilities
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.
- Execute hands-on scientific research involving screening of recombinant tool and therapeutic proteins, including antigens, antibodies and other biologics molecules.
- Will perform biological and biochemical assays (such as Flow Cytometry, ELISA, and WES) to characterize biologics molecules.
- Will perform functional assays to generate data and further our understanding of drug and target biology.
- Will culture and maintain relevant mammalian cell lines (adherent and suspension) as required to support biological and functional assays.
- Will summarize and graph experimental data, keep accurate electronic records of experiments and activities, and present findings internally
- Will work closely with scientists in the Biotherapeutics and Genetic Medicine organization and relevant project teams wherever appropriate.
- BS or MS in molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or other relevant biological sciences.
- Experience Level = 3-5 Years
- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture, molecular biology, and assays such as Flow Cytometry, ELISA, and WES (or traditional Western blot).
- Ability to work independently on assigned research tasks, anticipate problems and propose potential solutions.
- Ability to work in a demanding and intellectually challenging environment, and teamwork across multiple scientific disciplines and functions.
- Knowledge of aging biology, age-related diseases, cancer biology, and/or biologics is nice to have.
- The position requires creativity, adaptability, quantitative thinking, and focus on pursuit of project team goals.
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.
