Scientist - Biotech jobs in Sioux Falls, SD

rtilab is the region’s premier laboratory partner specializing in providing analytical and research support to a global client base. With a strong focus on tailored service, rtilab performs ISO-certified quality testing for regional manufacturing and production operations, provides clinical laboratory support for veterinary biologics development, and offers a wealth of consultation expertise and project support to researchers in the animal and human health industries. rtilab is proud of its crucial role in helping our client partners make informed decisions based on prompt and high-quality analytical data. Joining the rtilab team is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and a highly collaborative group and offers ample opportunities for skill development and career advancement through exposure to diverse research projects.

Primary Job Purpose 

To perform laboratory assays, maintain laboratory equipment, assist with facility maintenance and completion of testing for submitted samples. 

Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities 

• Perform laboratory assays according to Standard Operating Procedures, or other standard methodologies such as FDA BAM, in areas including, but not limited to, bacteriology, virology, mycology, and immunology. 
• Document laboratory work in accordance with RTI Lab’s Standard Operating Procedures on appropriate forms and report out results and/or author reports. 
• Assist with and at times manage laboratory projects, research and order supplies and equipment, and help lab team meet project deadlines. 
• Ensure diagnostic laboratory processes maintain compliance with ISO 17025 requirements and complete record keeping in compliance with RTI Lab’s Standard Operating Procedures. 
• Train to perform daily tests processes such as media preparation, sample processing, VIs, SNs, and ELISA 
• Perform equipment and facility maintenance, equipment calibration/verification, laboratory cleaning, and other general laboratory tasks as needed. 
• Assist with laboratory inventories. 
• Maintain, and perform QC for, RTI Lab’s stock cells, viruses, and/or bacteria. Assist in maintaining RTI Lab’s stock of monoclonal antibodies (MABs) and Pulmonary alveolar macrophages (PAMs). 
• Document work accurately, appropriately and make timely corrections to errors. Assist with internal review (QC) of laboratory data. 
• Maintain competency in diagnostic lab processes and cross train on other laboratory procedures. 
• Maintain training record, review, and assist with SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) revisions, and/or writing of new SOP’s and perform literature reviews. 

Qualification, Training and Experience Requirements 

• Undergraduate degree in biological sciences or equivalent required and 0-4 years of experience, or 
• Graduate degree and 0-2 years’ relevant experience and demonstration of competency in job role-specific requirements  

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviors: General Competencies 

• Knowledge and Skill – A consistent demonstration and application of required levels of job competency and skill.  Continuous development in line with job requirements 
• Service and Customer Focus - Using skills and expertise to effectively deliver high quality service, helping others to achieve their goals. 

• Communication - Communicating clearly and concisely (verbal, non-verbal and written) in understandable and relevant manner to all stakeholders to ensure productive working relationships. 
• Teamwork - Actively participate and encourage team work to achieve shared outcomes and aims. 
• Delivering quality work within the required timelines - Contribute to high quality service delivery with attention to detail and required specifications consistent with the company’s values and strategies within set timelines. 

 Physical Requirements 

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to communicate effectively by talking, listening, reading, and writing in a professional manner as defined by our code of conduct 
• At all times, be sober and clear of influence of any substances including alcohol and legal recreational drugs, which may affect the ability of user, safety of animals and other staff members, and work quality in any manner. 
• Ability to lift 30 lbs. floor to waist 50ft back to floor. 
• Ability to work the duration of an eight-hour shift, on your feet, in constant motion. 
• Comply with any pertinent local legislative requirements and any additional physical requirements as determined by the Occupational Risk Evaluation Profile for the position. 

RTI, LLC dba rtilab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability,  genetic information,  service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.