Biologist IV
Bureau Veritas Group
Overview:
Position Title: Biologist IV
Business Title: Analyst IV
Entity: Consumer Products Services Division
Department: ATL
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Reports to: Manager
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Compensation Range: $30.00-$31.00 per hour (e.g., the job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, and actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as locations, education, experience, and skillset).
Position Summary:
The In Vitro/In Vivo Biologist IV 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:
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- Complete dilution calculations and dosing solution accounting
- Extensive mouse/rat handling , manipulations, surgical procedures
- 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
- 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.
- Other duties as defined by Manager, department needs and workload.
- Performs testing independently and with limited to no supervision from management.
- Identify, troubleshoot and provide suggested technical solutions to clients and management.
- Prepares written technical reports.
- Assist with training
- Write or edit procedure as requested
- Act in partnership with clients and management to support process improvement
- Review and close root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Works directly with the client to implement new testing or process initiatives.
- Assist in the coordination of technical & administrative aspects of various departmental projects, providing direction to techs.
- Perform background/literature research to help further client research goals.
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.
- 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
- Understanding of experimental design and ability to perform necessary background research
- Ability to oversee large projects involving multiple staff members
- Knowledge of testing consumer products from laboratory / manufacturing / QA / QC perspective
- Strong leadership skills
- Positive attitude, self-motivated, high level of engagement
- Champions company values including team values
Education and Experience:
- Degree requirement: Master's Degree in Biology, Pharmacology, or relevant; PhD in Neuroscience preferred
- Minimum of three (3) years of in vitro & in vivo lab research experience required
- 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.
