Title: Scientist II

Location: Ames, IA, 50010

Job Duration: 17+ months’

Pay Rate: $32/hr

Hours 8AM-5PM

Duties

• Experience in performing bio-analytical methods (immunological, microbiological, molecular biological, or virological) following defined processes.

• Experience with mammalian cell culture, and in standard molecular biology techniques such as cloning, DNA purification, and protein expression is preferred.

• Initiates, executes, completes, and communicates results and related issues with supervision.

• Provide quality support of Expression Platforms team members through data acquisition, reporting, and communication.

• Execute in vitro analytical assays to evaluate samples with minimal supervision.

• Accountable for performing all techniques and assays so test sessions yield valid results and repeated work is minimized.

• Accurately record all data from research techniques and tests on data capture forms, research notebooks, and raw data notebooks as appropriate.

• Perform initial data analysis so that accurate and precise results are obtained and reported.

• Generate documentation (ex. method protocols, reports) in support of techniques or modification of techniques.

• Ability to learn new types of assays and technology easily.

• Be able to perform, analyze and interpret results.

• Maintains a constructive and positive attitude for working on projects in the Expression Platforms Team, and for working at Client.

• Follow Research & Development policies and procedures to maintain high quality standards and follow best practices.

Skills:

• Able to competently perform multiple types of assays (biochemical, molecular and immunological in nature).

• Experience in assay development, mammalian cell culture, ELISA, Western blotting, qPCR, and experience in standard molecular biology techniques such as cloning, protein expression and purification is preferred.

• Strict adherence to defined assay method protocols.

• Extremely organized with attention to detail.

• Can learn new types of assays and technology easily.

• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills.

• Proactive and resourceful.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills; High level of comfort/ease interacting with all levels of the organization.

• Education:

• BS degree from an accredited institution in a relevant scientific discipline; or Biotechnology Laboratory Methods certification in combination with AS degree and relevant job experience.