Biologist I (Immunotoxicity/Immunogenicity) - Indianapolis, IN

Job DescriptionOverview:Position Title : BiologistBusiness Title : Biologist Immunotoxicity/ImmunogenicityEntity : Consumer Products Services DivisionDepartment : ATLLocation : Indianapolis, INReports to : ManagerFLSA : Non-ExemptHours Worked : Example : Typically, Monday through Friday, forty-hours per week. However, must be flexible to meet the needs of the department and complete other projects as assigned.Position Summary:The Biologist will be responsible for performing bioanalytical immunoassays and/or cell based assays to support immunosafety/immunogenicity assessments. The person should be able to apply strong research skills to follow fundamental concepts, practices and procedures using the immunological techniques such as cell culture, ELISA, and flow cytometry. They should have an understand of analyzing data and have excellent communication skills and work on a team.Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform immunoassays and/or cell based assays to support immunosafety/immunogenicity assessments

Follow scientific protocols for the execution of specific immune mediated assays

Use immunological techniques such as cell culture, ELISA and flow cytometry to characterize immune responses to biotherapeutics

Maintain and operate standard laboratory equipment including centrifuges, pipettes, spectrophotometers, ELISA readers, as well as specialized equipment necessary to support the laboratory

Record data in Electronic Lab Notebooks

Knowledge of analyzing data with familiarity to Excel and other analytical techniques

PBMC (Peripheral blood mononuclear cell) manipulation preferred but not essential

Skills & Proficiencies:

Strong analytical thinking skills.

Proven consistent pipetting skills and aseptic technique

Knowledge of scientific research principles, practices and protocols

Ability to understand and follow safety procedures

Strong written and oral communication skills.

Education and Experience:

Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Biology or closely related field

Minimum of zero (0) years of experience in wet biochemistry

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of above.