Job Description
Overview:
Position Title: Analyst II
Business Title: Cell Molecular Biologist
Entity: Consumer Products Services Division
Department: ATL
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Reports to: Manager
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Hours Worked: 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
Analyst – Cell Molecular Biologist is responsible for maintaining cell cultures, RNA isolation/qPCR. Maintaining and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Implementing a key in vitro screening assay to evaluate RNA therapeutics
- Preforming molecular analysis of cells and samples for gene expression and biochemical readouts
- Planning and organizing cell culture workflows to support key projects
- Demonstrating high accountability and ownership of data from complex experimental designs
- Tissue culture, cell culture maintenance, in-vitro assay development & implementation
- Gene analysis methods (qPCR, ddPRC, etc.)
- Complete work processes within designated deadlines
- Electronic note booking
- Follow the guidelines set forth with clients and Company Quality, Health, Safety, Security and Environmental policies and procedures.
- Comply with clients’ and Company management systems in accordance with appropriate regulatory agencies.
- Perform other essential tasks projects and responsibilities as required.
- Other duties as defined by Manager, department needs and workload
Skills & Proficiencies:
- Expertise in tissue culture and related techniques
- Proficiency with in vitro assay development (transfection, mono-clonal line generation)
- Proficiency with in vitro assay implementation (e.g. lucifierase or FRET screens in drug discovery)
- Knowledge/hands-on experience with advanced gene analysis methods (qPCR, ddPRC, etc.)
- Background in RNA Biology or Genetic Medicines a plus
- Problem solving and process improvement ability
- Possess and demonstrate written and verbal communication skills
- Organization and time management skills
- Ability to perform multiple tasks
- Ability to prioritize individual workload to meet or exceed deadlines
- Individual and team work ethic
- Basic computer skills: Windows, Word & Excel.
- Attention to detail
- Technical aptitude
- Adheres to company values and maintain best laboratory practices including aseptic technique.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Science
- 2 years of related academic or industry experience
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of above.
