Analyst III
Bureau Veritas · Indianapolis, IN · 1 mo ago
Business Development$31–$34/hrFull-time
Duties and Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and validate biochemical and biophysical assays for hit identification, hit triage, and mechanism of action characterization.
- Perform biochemical assays using TR-FRET, fluorescence polarization (FP), AlphaLISA/AlphaScreen, luminescence, and ELISA formats.
- Run assays in 384- and 1536-well microplate formats.
- Execute enzyme activity assays, protein–protein interaction assays, and binding assays with guidance.
- Prepare assay reagents, protein dilutions, substrate stocks, and compound serial dilutions.
- Operate and maintain plate readers (e.g., EnVision, PHERAstar, Synergy) and associated software.
- Analyze, interpret, and present data to internal project teams to guide early-stage molecule discovery.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including chemistry, structural biology, and computational groups to support target characterization and screening strategies.
- Follows the guidelines set forth in by clients and the Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc Quality Manual and Safety / Chemical Hygiene Plan.
- Adhere to the requirements of the BV-CPS Quality System.
- Other duties as defined by Manager, department needs and workload.
- Accurately report and record test data in electronic notebook or handwritten notebooks as needed in a timely manner
- Performs testing independently with little or not guidance from management
- Identify, troubleshoot and solve escalated technical issues.
- Write or edit procedure as requested
- 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.
- Follows the guidelines set forth by clients and the Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc Quality Manual and Safety / Chemical Hygiene Plan.
- Adhere to the requirements of the BV-CPS Quality System.
- Other duties as defined by Manager, department needs and workload.
Skills & Proficiencies
- Experience across diverse target classes including enzymes and protein–protein interactions.
- Familiar with fluorescence, luminescence, and mass spectrometry-based assay
- Ability to design experiments that balance throughput, sensitivity, and robustness.
- Individual and Team work ethic
- Proficiency with Windows, Word & Excel
- Attention to detail
- Adheres to company values
- Champions company values including team engagement
- Ability to present both facts and recommendations effectively
- Techical problem solving and process improvement skills
- Strong interpersonal skills – being approachable, relationship building with external and internal contacts, demonstrating initiative and adaptability
- Understanding of experimental design and ability to perform necessary background research
Education and Experience
- Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or closely related field
- Minimum of 2 year(s) of related experience