Job DescriptionOverview:Position Title : Biologist II (RDTH Imaging & Flow Cytometry core)Business Title : Analyst IIEntity : Consumer Products Services DivisionDepartment : ATLLocation : IndianapolisReports to : ATL MangerFLSA : Non-ExemptHours Worked : Monday through Friday, forty-hours per week. Must be flexible to meet the needs of the department and complete other projects as assigned.Position Summary:The Biologist II is responsible for h elping develop innovative, game-changing therapies for the treatment of inflammatory, autoimmune, and fibrotic diseases and their associated complications using cell-based assays and molecular biology techniques with an emphasis on Imaging and Flow Cytometry. …Duties and Responsibilities:
Understand cell and molecular biology to establish cell-based assays and facilitate the identification and characterization of targets that play a role in inflammatory, autoimmune, and fibrotic diseases.
Responsible for Flow Cytometry, Fluorescent microscopy, and Confocal microscopy
Understand molecular biology techniques such as: Immunohistochemistry, PMBC Prep
Data interpretation & troubleshooting/optimization of predefined methods
Record data in electronic notebooks
Data presentation during regular staff meetings
Participate and assist with new technology onboarding and set up
General lab maintenance
Troubleshoot and perform method validation
Draft job aids and protocols
Skills & Proficiencies:
Candidates need to be self-starters; capable of working independently and directing their own day-to-day workload with minimal supervision
Strong written and oral communications skills.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Critical thinking and proactive communication and escalation
Enthusiastic to learn new technologies
Education and Experience:
Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Biology or closely related field
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in cell biology, Flow Cytometry, Fluorescent microscopy and Confocal microscopy (through an industry or academic research position).
Experience in data analysis and results interpretation
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of above.
