In Vivo Biologist IV

Bureau Veritas•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The In Vitro/In Vivo Biologist IV is responsible for supporting multiple animal studies including but not limited to in-vivo animal handling skills and dosing as well as conducting in-vitro experiments. Duties and Responsibilities: It is everyone’s responsibility to live out our Values and Absolutes by Shaping a World of Trust while ensuring responsible progress. Complete dilution calculations and dosing solution accounting Extensive mouse/rat handling, manipulations, surgical procedures Experience with molecular biology techniques and endpoints including qRT-PCR, ELISA, MSD, Western blot, IHC and multiplex immunofluorescence (cell/tissue based). Performing microscopy and basic image software use Independent dosing Animal observations and inventory Independent data analysis Reporting of data in written and oral formats. Perform all work in full compliance with company policies Complete all required training activities in the timeframe specified. Necropsy and dissection and collection of various tissues. Offer problem resolution, as applicable, for any client issues or questions with the aim of enhancing client satisfaction and improving client relations. Accurately record test data. Report safety, instrument and technical issues. Other duties as defined by Manager, department needs and workload. Follow the guidelines set forth with clients and in the Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc Quality, Health, Safety, Security and Environmental policies and procedures. Comply with clients and Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc management systems in accordance with appropriate regulatory agencies. Adhere to the requirements of the BV-CPS Quality System. Other duties as defined by Manager, department needs and workload. Performs testing independently and with limited to no supervision from management. Identify, troubleshoot and provide suggested technical solutions to clients and management. Prepares written technical reports. Assist with training Write or edit procedure as requested Act in partnership with clients and management to support process improvement Review and close root cause analysis and corrective actions. Works directly with the client to implement new testing or process initiatives. Assist in the coordination of technical & administrative aspects of various departmental projects, providing direction to techs. Perform background/literature research to help further client research goals.

Requirements

Expertise in handling small laboratory animals
Ability to train on all technical aspects in data analysis in the assigned laboratory
Instrument maintenance and performance qualification, and troubleshooting.
Written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively in a group setting, with colleagues and clients
Organizational and time management skills
Ability to perform multiple tasks
Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet or exceed deadlines
Individual and Team work ethic
Demonstrate team leadership
Strong interpersonal skills – being approachable, relationship building with external and internal contacts, demonstrating initiative and adaptability
Proficiency with Windows, Word & Excel
Attention to detail
Understanding of experimental design and ability to perform necessary background research
Ability to oversee large projects involving multiple staff members
Knowledge of testing consumer products from laboratory / manufacturing / QA / QC perspective
Strong leadership skills
Positive attitude, self-motivated, high level of engagement
Adheres to company values
Strong motivation to learn new techniques
Master's Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Neuroscience, Molecular/Cell Biology or related discipline
Minimum of three (3) years of experience related lab experience and/or technical skills
Minimum of three (3) years of experience with mouse tail vein, intraperitoneal, subcutaneous, and intra-muscular injections.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience with mammalian cell culture, stable cell lines and cell bioassay
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of above.

Nice To Haves

PhD degree and Neuroscience experience is preferred
Minimum of three (3) years of experience with stereotaxic injection and survival brain surgery is preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete dilution calculations and dosing solution accounting
Extensive mouse/rat handling, manipulations, surgical procedures
Experience with molecular biology techniques and endpoints including qRT-PCR, ELISA, MSD, Western blot, IHC and multiplex immunofluorescence (cell/tissue based).
Performing microscopy and basic image software use
Independent dosing
Animal observations and inventory
Independent data analysis
Reporting of data in written and oral formats.
Perform all work in full compliance with company policies
Complete all required training activities in the timeframe specified.
Necropsy and dissection and collection of various tissues.
Offer problem resolution, as applicable, for any client issues or questions with the aim of enhancing client satisfaction and improving client relations.
Accurately record test data.
Report safety, instrument and technical issues.
Other duties as defined by Manager, department needs and workload.
Follow the guidelines set forth with clients and in the Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc Quality, Health, Safety, Security and Environmental policies and procedures.
Comply with clients and Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc management systems in accordance with appropriate regulatory agencies.
Adhere to the requirements of the BV-CPS Quality System.
Other duties as defined by Manager, department needs and workload.
Performs testing independently and with limited to no supervision from management.
Identify, troubleshoot and provide suggested technical solutions to clients and management.
Prepares written technical reports.
Assist with training
Write or edit procedure as requested
Act in partnership with clients and management to support process improvement
Review and close root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Works directly with the client to implement new testing or process initiatives.
Assist in the coordination of technical & administrative aspects of various departmental projects, providing direction to techs.
Perform background/literature research to help further client research goals.