Biologist I

Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs early development Clinical Pathology Assays – Maintenance and use of hematology automated analyzer for whole blood analysis and maintenance and use of clinical chemistry analyzers for analysis of serum, urine, and other body fluids.
• Performs blood and bone marrow smears and reviews the slides.
• Maintain notebooks, prepare and present data and use computer software LIMS, Excel or other data visualization tools to organize, analyze and summarize data.
• Develop and characterize new biomarker assays or disease models to support clinical drug development.
• Evaluate new technologies that relate to biomarker development.
• Track and manage workflow, assay requests and metrics using laboratory processes and systems.
• Perform Instrument maintenance, troubleshooting and qualification of instruments.
• Understand and adhere to standards for appropriate test methods and SOP’s.
• Prepare a variety of samples for testing using prescribed testing methods, following testing standards / specifications.
• Conduct testing on a variety of samples using prescribed testing methods, following testing standards / specifications appropriate to the sample.
• Accurately report and record test data in electronic notebook or handwritten notebooks as needed in a timely manner.
• Prepare a variety of equipment for testing using prescribed standards / specifications.
• Maintain supplies, lab cleanliness and analytical instrumentation, as required.
• Prepare stock solutions, and keeping shelves and reagent stocked.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of current methods and products to be tested.
• Work with biological tissue specimens from animals and people.
• Track storage and log of pre-clinical and clinical samples as well as exploratory research samples.
• 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.

Skills & Proficiencies

• Proficiency with automated chemistry systems
• Proficiency with automated hematology instruments
• Proficiency in preparation of slides/blood smears and reading and interpreting them
• Proficiency with immunoassay method development and validation procedures
• Proficiency in dilution schemes
• Professional, clear and concise communication required in both written and verbal formats
• Proven Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, and PowerPoint skills
• Ability to quickly learn and understand job-specific software
• Ability to understand basic scientific terminology and communicate it to others
• Team-oriented and the ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Possess strong organizational skills with ability to quickly assess project status and communicate it effectively
• Driven, energetic person able to coordinate activities among different areas of the department
• Champion company values including team engagement

Education And Experience

• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree in biology or medical technology
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience with routine hematology, urine chemistry, clinical chemistry panel testing early development systems
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in highly detail-oriented environment
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of above.