Biologist II

Bureau Veritas•Indianapolis, IN

4d•$26 - $28

About The Position

The Biologist II is responsible for helping to develop innovative, game-changing therapies for the treatment of neuro-pain diseases and their associated complications. Primary responsibilities are leading multiple animal studies including but not limited to in-vivo animal handling skills and dosing, designing, collecting behavioral data and presenting analyzed results. Other responsibilities include animal tissue histology and tissue dissection.

Requirements

Demonstrated proficiency in dosing and handling mice and rats
Skilled in sample collection and sample preparation Written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively in a group setting, with colleagues and clients
Organizational and time management skills
Ability to perform multiple tasks
Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet or exceed deadlines
Individual and Team work ethic
Proficiency with Windows, Word & Excel
Attention to detail
Positive attitude, self-motivated, high level of engagement
Champions company values including team engagement
Ability to present both facts and recommendations effectively
Technical problem solving and process improvement skills
Bachelor’s in Biology, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, or closely related field
Minimum of three (3) years of experience with animal handling and dosing experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of above.

Responsibilities

Support Multiple in-vivo animal studies
Design and conduct rodent in-vivo pharmacology studies
Dosing study animals using the following: PO, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, and intraperitoneal
Collect behavioral data of various modalities
Collect fluid and tissue samples
Perform animal tissue dissection, basic trimming, and fixation
Prepare frozen tissue or formalin fixation paraffin embedding
Perform tissue microtomy and cryotomy using a vibratome
Perform protein assays such as BCA, Western blotting, ELISAs
Performs testing independently and with limited to no supervision from management.
Identify, troubleshoot and provide suggested technical solutions to clients and management.
Prepare written technical reports.
Perform basic data analysis as assigned.
Assist with training.
Comply with clients and Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc management systems in accordance with appropriate regulatory agencies.
Follows the guidelines set forth by clients and the Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc Quality Manual and Safety / Chemical Hygiene Plan.
Adhere to the requirements of the BV-CPS Quality System.
Other duties as defined by Manager, department needs and workload.