Researcher

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Title: Researcher
Location: Ames, IA
Duration: 18 Months
Shift: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Duties:

• Experience in performing bio-analytical methods (immunological, microbiological, molecular biological, or virological) following defined processes.
• Experience with mammalian cell and insect cell culture, and in standard molecular biology techniques such as cloning, DNA purification, and protein expression is preferred.
• Initiates, executes, completes, and communicates results and related issues with supervision.
• Provide quality support of Expression Platforms team members through data acquisition, reporting, and communication.
• Execute in vitro analytical assays to evaluate samples with minimal supervision.
• Accountable for performing all techniques and assays so test sessions yield valid results and repeated work is minimized.
• Accurately record all data from research techniques and tests on data capture forms, research notebooks, and raw data notebooks as appropriate.
• Perform initial data analysis so that accurate and precise results are obtained and reported.
• Generate documentation (ex. method protocols, reports, SOPs) in support of techniques or modification of techniques.
• Can learn new types of assays and technology easily.
• Be able to perform, analyze and interpret results.
• Maintains a constructive and positive attitude for working on projects in the Expression Platforms Team, and for working at Client.
• Follow Research & Development policies and procedures to maintain high quality standards and follow best practices.

Skills:

• Able to competently perform multiple types of assays (biochemical, molecular and immunological in nature).
• Experience in assay development, mammalian cell and insect cell culture, ELISA, Western blotting, qPCR, and experience in standard molecular biology techniques such as cloning, protein expression and purification is preferred.
• Strict adherence to defined assay method protocols.
• Extremely organized with attention to detail.
• Can learn new types of assays and technology easily.
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills.
• Proactive and resourceful.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; High level of comfort/ease interacting with all levels of the organization.

Education:

• BS degree from an accredited institution in a relevant scientific discipline.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ames, IA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• IMMUNOLOGY: 1 year (Required)
• ELISA: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $25 - $30