Scientist III

Overview

• Works on assignments with a diverse team of scientists to facilitate all aspects of performing high-throughput screening and running an HTS laboratory• Maintains research notebooks in a well-organized manner. All necessary documentation is recorded.• Complies with all safety rules, practices good housekeeping, and maintains safe workplace without supervision.• Regularly reviews goals and objectives with supervisor.• Ability to learn the use of semi-automated liquid dispensers, plate readers, and other lab instruments• Performs routine calculations, tabulates, and records results. Maintains, calibrates laboratory equipment and coordinates maintenance with vendors.• Assumes responsibility for technical accuracy of work.• Ability to run assays based on established protocols.• Has skills in any of the following areas: o ( Fill in as Required) • Self- Motivated, requires minimal supervision and determines next steps with minimal guidance• Performs preliminary lab work independently.• Makes logical suggestions of likely causes of problems and independently suggests solutions.• Makes decisions based on an understanding of client program goals.• Communicates frequently with client and provide frequent update reports.• Develops new methods or assays based on minimal information or protocols.• Ability to instruct other Associate Scientists and Scientists in the correct operation of the various liquid handlers and readers used in the laboratory• Ability to train Associate Scientists and Scientists in the correct operation of the various liquid handlers and readers used in the laboratory

 

Responsibilities

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:• Must work well with others in a team environment• Effectively communicates with others by giving and receiving feedback• Presents data clearly and concisely• Participates actively in meetings• Able to work in a fast paced environment• Well organized, detail oriented, and adaptable to changes• Excellent oral and written communication skills• Excellent interpersonal skills• Computer skills: knowledge of internet research, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Ability to learn instrument and data analysis software • Records experimental procedures and results in notebook• Demonstrates attention to details and concern for impact• Good time management and multi-tasking skills in order to complete multiple projects within timelines.• Expert knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within biological R&D laboratory setting• Ability to effectively prioritize workload and manage changes in direction• Ability to think critically and scientifically• Ability to search scientific literature and suggest protocols and methods• Regularly reviews goals and objectives with supervisor• Demonstrates competence in relevant technical aspects of scientific discipline which allows for increasing level of independence

Qualifications

Experience / Education• PhD + 5 or MS degree + 7 or BS degree + 9 years of experience in plate-based assay development and biological sciences

• Must be able to work in an office environment with minimal noise conditions. • Must be able to work in Lab setting with exposure to Animals/biohazards / Chemicals (List specific Chemicals)  • Must not have animal allergies to applicable species in this facility  • Must be able to wear appropriate PPE• Must be able to work in environment with variable noise levels• Ability to stand /Sit/walk for long periods of time • Ability to Lift 10 lbs. routinely• Ability to crouch, bend, twist, and reach• Ability to push/pull 10 lbs. routinely/ often / occasionally• Clarity of Vision• Ability to identify and distinguish colors• Must be able to perform activities with repetitive motions• Ability to climb Ladders / Stairs / Scaffolding• Ability to work in variable temperatures high to freezing • Inside/outside working conditions  An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position.  Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by Management.