Associate Scientist I – Bacterial Mutation

Inotiv•Rockville, MD

7h•$60,600•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Associate Scientist I focusing on Bacterial Mutation within a drug discovery and development company. The role involves performing a variety of in vitro assays to characterize product or material safety, making scientific observations, maintaining detailed data, and ensuring documentation meets industry standards and GLP regulations. The scientist will maintain an understanding of technological principles and services, receive assignments from management, conduct pre-designed assays using basic laboratory techniques, and independently conduct assigned test procedures. They will also advise management of factors affecting data quality, maintain sterile techniques, use and maintain scientific equipment, and attend team meetings. The company emphasizes a "Play to Win" culture and offers opportunities for individuals to impact global health and well-being.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (i.e., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, etc.) with 1+ years’ experience working in a research laboratory
Associate degree in a scientific discipline (i.e., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, etc.) with 3+ years’ experience working in a research laboratory
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize, organize and manage time effectively

Nice To Haves

Life Science, Chemicals or Healthcare industry knowledge preferred
Experience in bacterial/cell/tissue culture and aseptic technique
Experience with the Ames assay preferred

Responsibilities

Perform a wide variety of in vitro assays or tests required to characterize product or material safety.
Make scientific observations, maintain detailed data books/documentation, and ensure all documentation fulfills generally accepted professional/industry standards and GLP regulations.
Maintain an understanding of technological principles and applications of the organization’s services.
Receive instructions on new assignments from the laboratory manager or designee and study directors.
Conduct pre-designed assays using basic laboratory techniques and skills.
Independently conduct assigned test procedures within constraints of lab scheduling.
Advise lab manager of factors that may affect the quality and usefulness of data.
Maintain sterile and good tissue culture techniques.
Use and maintain scientific equipment, instrumentation and computer systems.
Attend, pre-planning, or operational team meetings as needed.
Assist or perform other job duties as assigned.
Adherence to laboratory health and safety procedures.
Adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Adherence to applicable company policies and guidelines.
Adherence to federal and/or local regulations, as applicable.