Flow Cytometry Biologist I

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Job Summary

Battelle’s Biomedical Research Center is currently seeking Flow Cytometry Biologist I, position is located in West Jefferson, OH. This position will lead studies as a Study Director for standard in vitro assays focusing on flow cytometry, Elispot and cell-based assays. This position is Monday through Friday but will include occasional overtime on nights and weekends; schedule may include holidays.

Responsibilities

• Work projects may include but are not limited to:
• Working with highly hazardous biological materials in Biological Safety Level 2 (BSL-2) and Biological Safety Level 3 (BSL-3) laboratory
• Conducting assays on samples collected from in vivo pathogenicity/efficacy/toxicity studies as well as human clinical samples.
• Performing various molecular assays to include but not limited to: flow cytometry, cytokine analysis, intracellular staining, immunohistochemistry, immunophenotyping, bead-based multiplex assays (Luminex), etc.
• May also be asked to perform standard microbiological procedures such as plaque assay, TCID50, microneutralization assays, plaque reduction neutralization assays, or ELISAs
• Decontaminating equipment and materials
• Maintaining mammalian, viral, and bacterial cell cultures
• Contributing to the development and validation of equipment and biological assays
• Willing to handle toxic materials
• Understanding and performing dilutions including mathematical calculations involved
• Preparing reagents
• Ability to write and execute study protocols, methods, and SOPs
• Ability to receive samples and enter information into tracking databases
• Ability to work independently and efficiently in a team environment
  

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in molecular biology or other related field and 2 years experience.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Have and maintain certification in the Biological Suitability Assessment Program
• Have and maintain DoJ Security Risk Assessment (SRA) approval.
• Have and maintain CDC approval to work with BSAT material.
• Must be willing to work in a biosafety level 2 (BSL2) and/or 3 (BSL3) (biocontainment) environment and able to wear appropriate respiratory protection.
• Must be willing to be immunized with FDA licensed vaccines and Investigational New Drugs (IND) recommended for persons at risk to occupational exposure of biological agents.
• Must be willing to participate in random drug screening.
• Respond appropriately to various alarms and potential emergency situations.
• Sufficiently medically fit to do work in a lab wearing appropriate respiratory equipment and perform all assigned duties.
• Ability to work night, weekend, and holiday hours as required.
• Newly hired employees are subject to a 90 day Introductory Period, during which their performance is evaluated by supervision.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference will be given to candidates with experience working in a BL-2 or BL-3 laboratory and those with knowledge or training in FDA Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Preference will be given to candidates with molecular biology assays, in particular flow cytometry.
• 3-4 years’ experience in a laboratory setting post degree completion preferred
  
  

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life

We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
• Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
• Flexible work arrangements: You have options for where you work and when you work.
  
  

A Work Environment Where You Succeed

For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
• Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment
• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
• Give back to and improve our communities
  
  

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.

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