Job Description
Overview:
Position Title: Biologist
Business Title: Biologist Immunotoxicity/Immunogenicity
Entity: Consumer Products Services Division
Department: ATL
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Reports to: Manager
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Hours Worked: Example: Typically, Monday through Friday, forty-hours per week. However, must be flexible to meet the needs of the department and complete other projects as assigned.
Position Summary:
The
Biologist will be responsible for performing bioanalytical immunoassays and/or cell based assays to support immunosafety/immunogenicity assessments. The person should be able to apply strong research skills to follow fundamental concepts, practices and procedures using the immunological techniques such as cell culture, ELISA, and flow cytometry. They should have an understand of analyzing data and have excellent communication skills and work on a team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform immunoassays and/or cell based assays to support immunosafety/immunogenicity assessments
- Follow scientific protocols for the execution of specific immune mediated assays
- Use immunological techniques such as cell culture, ELISA and flow cytometry to characterize immune responses to biotherapeutics
- Maintain and operate standard laboratory equipment including centrifuges, pipettes, spectrophotometers, ELISA readers, as well as specialized equipment necessary to support the laboratory
- Record data in Electronic Lab Notebooks
- Knowledge of analyzing data with familiarity to Excel and other analytical techniques
- PBMC (Peripheral blood mononuclear cell) manipulation preferred but not essential
Skills & Proficiencies:
- Strong analytical thinking skills.
- Proven consistent pipetting skills and aseptic technique
- Knowledge of scientific research principles, practices and protocols
- Ability to understand and follow safety procedures
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
Education and Experience:
- Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Biology or closely related field
- Minimum of zero (0) years of experience in wet biochemistry
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of above.
