Scientist I

Duties And Responsibilities

• Independently conducts routine laboratory procedures and under general supervision conduct non-routine laboratory procedures.
• Review and verify the accuracy and validity of processed data and communicate errors.
• Conduct routine laboratory functions including diluting, labeling, and dispensing of biological samples, reagent solution preparation, cell culture maintenance, laboratory upkeep, maintain inventory of supplies, and proper cleaning.
• Follow strict adherence to all study protocols, adhering to appropriate compliance regulations and SOPs.
• Maintain laboratories and equipment, appropriate logs, records, study notebooks and administrative records.
• Ensure compliance with annual SOP, safety, and GLP training.
• Become qualified on relevant SOPs as provided by trainer/supervisor.
• Under direct supervision, serve as a writer, reviewer, or owner of SOPs.
• Respond swiftly and appropriately to study and in house quality assurance audits.
• Under general supervision troubleshoot concerns with experiments, laboratory instruments or software and communicate to laboratory team lead, supervisor and study director.
• Serve as laboratory trainer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) in a biological or chemical science or related field with 1 or more years laboratory experience preferred, or combination of experience and education.
• Proficiency with MS Office and scientific software (e.g., Prism, MatLab, Flow Cytometry Analysis).
• Experience designing, executing, and analyzing laboratory experiments.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with cell culture and analytical methods (DNA/RNA/protein analysis, primary cell isolation).
• Experience with analyses of sequencing or other -omics data is a plus.
• Strong data analysis, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with GLP, GDP, and EHS standards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, hospital indemnity and accident insurance.
• A generous retirement plan with a company match.
• Competitive time-off policies.
• A collaborative environment promoting growth from within.