In Vivo In Vitro Biologist III
About The Position
The In Vitro/In Vivo Biologist III supports multiple animal studies, including in-vivo animal handling and dosing, as well as conducting in-vitro experiments. The role is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, within the Consumer Products Services division, and reports to a Manager. The position is typically scheduled Monday through Friday for 40 hours per week, with flexibility required to meet departmental needs and complete assigned projects. The position requires expertise in small laboratory animal handling, experimental procedures, molecular biology techniques, data analysis, and reporting. The successful candidate contributes to responsible progress by following company values, client guidelines, applicable regulatory requirements, and the Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services quality, health, safety, security, and environmental systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Neuroscience, Molecular/Cell Biology, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least three years of related laboratory experience and/or technical skills.
- Experience with mouse tail-vein, intraperitoneal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections.
- Expertise in handling small laboratory animals.
- Ability to train on technical aspects of data analysis in the assigned laboratory.
- Knowledge of instrument maintenance, performance qualification, and troubleshooting.
- Understanding of experimental design and ability to conduct necessary background research.
- Written and verbal communication skills, including effective communication in group settings with colleagues and clients.
- Organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and meet or exceed deadlines.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and to demonstrate team leadership.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including approachability, relationship building with internal and external contacts, initiative, and adaptability.
- Proficiency with Windows, Word, and Excel.
- Attention to detail, a positive attitude, self-motivation, and a high level of engagement.
- Adherence to company values.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree.
- Research experience.
Responsibilities
- Complete dilution calculations and dosing solution accounting.
- Handle and manipulate mice and rats extensively.
- Perform molecular biology techniques and endpoints, including qRT-PCR, ELISA, MSD, Western blot, and multiplex immunofluorescence on cells or tissues.
- Perform microscopy and use basic image software.
- Assist with terminal surgical procedures.
- Perform independent dosing.
- Conduct animal observations and inventory.
- Analyze data independently.
- Report data in written and oral formats.
- Complete work in compliance with company policies and required training timelines.
- Perform necropsy, dissection, and collection of various tissues.
- Help resolve client issues or questions to enhance client satisfaction and relations.
- Accurately record test data.
- Report safety, instrument, and technical issues.
- Perform other duties as assigned based on manager direction, departmental needs, and workload.
- Follow client guidelines and Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc. quality, health, safety, security, and environmental policies and procedures.
- Comply with client and company management systems and applicable regulatory agency requirements.
- Adhere to the BV-CPS Quality System.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
