LAB TECH CELL CULTURES DESOTO, KS Onsite role Shift: Monday-Friday 8-5 or 9-6
Required Skills:
B.S./B.A. Degree in Microbiology, or a related field with 1-3years of experience in laboratory.
Ability to conduct research project activities under supervision .
Ability to plan project activities and meet timelines .
Must have general experience with laboratory techniques .
Must have good verbal and written communication skills .
Must have good computer skills including knowledge of Word and Excel.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Mammalian cell culture techniques.
Viral culture and infectivity assays and/or bacterial culture.
Molecular biology and protein purification, biochemistry.
Development of ELISA assays.
Serology and neutralizing antibody assays.
Familiarity with USDA product licensure requirements.
Project Description:
The Client Animal Health, R&D is looking for a scientist in animal health biologics group.
The Associate Scientist will be part of a highly collaborative team working towards obtaining new cattle vaccine licenses.
The candidate will work semi-independently as a member of a project team to support development and evaluation of prototype viral and/or bacterial strains and vaccine platforms.
The primary role of this candidate is performing laboratory activities following established procedures, technologies and methodologies as well as assisting in development of new assays.
The candidate will organize and execute one or more general tasks within the department.
Technical The Associate Scientist will apply established procedures, technologies, and methodologies to complete assignments, and detect deviations, investigate causes and suggest improvements.
The candidate will support projects by performing the development, improvement and/or transfer of new or existing products, production processes or laboratory methods and techniques upon assignment by the supervisor.
Laboratory work will involve general cell culture, virus propagation, microbiology culture, titration assays, neutralization assays, sterile technique, preparing and testing study samples, preparing vaccines, thorough documentation of laboratory work and results, and performing or optimizing/validating new assays, including but not limited to ELISA (enzyme linked immunosorbent assay), qPCR (quantitative polymerase chain reaction), IFA (immunofluorescent antibody assay), flow cytometry, HPLC (high performance liquid chromatography), and Western blot.
The candidate will support training of Lab Technicians, trainees and new employees.
Inter-departmental the candidate will fulfill general tasks within the organization related to safety, compliance, and laboratory maintenance, and will interact closely with fellow scientists within own and other departments.
This 6+ month position starts ASAP.
Please E-MAIL your resume (attachment to email) with rate and availability to Jessica: jj@alphaconsulting.Com
ALPHA'S REQUIREMENT #23-00552
MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S. AS AN HOURLY W2 EMPLOYEE
