Scientist II, Biology (Temp to Permanent)

Overview

• Works on assignments with a diverse team of scientists to facilitate all aspects of performing high-throughput screening and running an HTS laboratory
• Maintains research notebooks in a well-organized manner. All necessary documentation is recorded.
• Complies with all safety rules, practices good housekeeping, and maintains safe workplace without supervision.
• Regularly reviews goals and objectives with supervisor.
• Ability to learn the use of semi-automated liquid dispensers, plate readers, and other lab instruments
• Performs routine calculations, tabulates, and records results. Maintains, calibrates laboratory equipment and coordinates maintenance with vendors.
• Assumes responsibility for technical accuracy of work.
• Ability to run assays based on established protocols.
• Self- Motivated, requires minimal supervision and determines next steps with minimal guidance
• Performs preliminary lab work independently.
• Makes logical suggestions of likely causes of problems and independently suggests solutions.
• Makes decisions based on an understanding of client program goals.
• Communicates frequently with client and provide frequent update reports.
• Develops new methods or assays based on minimal information or protocols.
• Ability to instruct other Associate Scientists and Scientists in the correct operation of the various liquid handlers and readers usde in the laboratory

Responsibilities

• PhD + 3 or MS degree + 5 or BS degree + 7 years of experience in plate-based assay development and biological sciences

• Must possess skills in the following areas:
• Biochemical or Cell Based assays in high density plate format (384 or 1536 well format)
• Use of automation for adding reagents to high density assay plates
• Familiarity with data analysis of high density plate based screens.
• Must work well with others in a team environment
• Effectively communicates with others by giving and receiving feedback
• Presents data clearly and concisely
• Participates actively in meetings
• Able to work in a fast paced environment
• Well organized, detail oriented, and adaptable to changes
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Computer skills: knowledge of internet research, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Ability to learn instrument and data analysis software
• Records experimental procedures and results in notebook
• Demonstrates attention to details and concern for impact
• Good time management and multi-tasking skills in order to complete multiple projects within timelines.
• Expert knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within biological R&D laboratory setting
• Ability to effectively prioritize workload and manage changes in direction
• Ability to think critically and scientifically
• Ability to search scientific literature and suggest protocols and methods
• Regularly reviews goals and objectives with supervisor
• Demonstrates competence in relevant technical aspects of scientific discipline which allows for increasing level of independence

Qualifications