Hybrid Biologist III (Indianapolis, Indiana, US) bei Bureau Veritas

Hours Worked: Typically, Monday through Friday, forty-hours per week.

However, must be flexible to meet the needs of the department and complete other projects as assigned.

Position Summary:

The In Vitro/In Vivo Biologist III is responsible for supporting multiple animal studies including but not limited to in-vivo animal handling skills and dosing as well as conducting in-vitro experiments. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

It is everyone’s responsibility to live out our Values and Absolutes

by Shaping a World of Trust while ensuring responsible progress.

• Complete dilution calculations and dosing solution accounting
• Extensive mouse/rat handling & manipulations,
• Experience with molecular biology techniques and endpoints including qRT-PCR, ELISA, MSD, Western blot, and multiplex immunofluorescence (cell/tissue based).
• Performing microscopy and basic image software use
• Assisting with terminal surgical procedures
• Independent dosing
• Animal observations and inventory
• Independent data analysis
• Reporting of data in written and oral formats.
• Perform all work in full compliance with company policies
• Complete all required training activities in the timeframe specified.
• Necropsy and dissection and collection of various tissues.
• Offer problem resolution, as applicable, for any client issues or questions with the aim of enhancing client satisfaction and improving client relations.
• Accurately record test data.
• Report safety, instrument and technical issues.
• Other duties as defined by Manager, department needs and workload.
• Follow the guidelines set forth with clients and in the Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc Quality, Health, Safety, Security and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Comply with clients and Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc management systems in accordance with appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Adhere to the requirements of the BV-CPS Quality System.

Skills & Proficiencies:

• Expertise in handling small laboratory animals
• Ability to train on all technical aspects in data analysis in the assigned laboratory
• Instrument maintenance and performance qualification, and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of experimental design and ability to perform necessary background research
• Written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively in a group setting, with colleagues and clients
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet or exceed deadlines
• Individual and Team work ethic
• Demonstrate team leadership  
• Strong interpersonal skills – being approachable, relationship building with external and internal contacts, demonstrating initiative and adaptability
• Proficiency with Windows, Word & Excel
• Attention to detail
• Positive attitude, self-motivated, high level of engagement
• Adheres to company values

Education and Experience:

• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Neuroscience, Molecular/Cell Biology or related discipline
• Master degree and Research experience is preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience related lab experience and/or technical skills
• Experience with mouse tail vein, intraperitoneal, subcutaneous, and intra-muscular injections. 
• Experience with mammalian cell culture, stable cell lines and cell bioassay

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of above.