Scientist-GO Laboratory
- Employer
- Eli Lilly and Company
- Location
- Ft. Dodge, IA, United States
- Start date
- Apr 20, 2019
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- Discipline
- Science/R&D, Biotechnology, Research, Laboratory
- Required Education
- Associate Degree
- Position Type
- Full time
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Job Details
Responsibilities
The Laboratory Scientist position supports ongoing clinical trials by planning, organizing and independently conducting experiments using analytical methods to process clinical samples. The Laboratory Scientist thoroughly documents and prepares data for statistical analysis to support scientific protocols and procedures. In addition, the Laboratory Scientist perform assay validation and documentation to support ongoing GLP studies.
The following are functions, duties or tasks that are performed independently by a Laboratory Scientist:
- Assay design and validation
- Cell culture, both primary and continuous cell lines
- Viral/Bacterial Titrations
- Viral/Bacterial Re-isolations
- Serum neutralization assays
- Perform viral neutralization assays
- PCR, RT-PCR, Q-PCR
- Hemagglutination Assay
- Hemagglutination Inhibition Assay
- Immunofluorescences Assay
- Growth Kinetics Studies
- Optimization Studies
- ELISA
- Western Blot
- Calculate dilutions required to hit target titers
- Embryonated egg work
- Work independently following instructions or scientific protocols
- Follow procedures to ensure that GLP studies are in compliance with the appropriate GLP statutes and regulations
- Document and review GLP laboratory work within FD GO organization to process clinical samples and to execute required analyses within study timelines
- Maintain infrastructure of laboratory and an organized, clean and safe working environment
- Schedule and perform maintenance of instruments/equipment
- Evaluate new laboratory equipment
- Use proper safety equipment and follow appropriate safety procedures
- Ensure proper handling and disposal of biohazardous materials and/or hazardous chemicals
- Prepare SOPs/working procedures
- Perform data analysis and organization of data for use in reports, etc.
- Contribute to troubleshooting activities
- Collaborate with other associates and scientists to facilitate knowledge exchange
- Work according to external and internal guidelines (e.g. SOP's, GxP, HSE, AW)
- Meet agreed upon timelines for tasks, assignments, and/or objectives
- Comply with quality systems and standards (e.g. no critical findings at internal or external audits)
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in biology or related scientific discipline
- Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Elanco does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.
Additional Skills/Preferences
- At least 3 years experience in industry preferred
- Experience in laboratory setting
- Analytical method experience
- Assay validation experience highly preferred
- Good scientific or technical knowledge in a specific area, such as culturing methodology
- Adequate knowledge in scientific/technical areas of collaboration
- Proficient with laboratory and/or technical tools
- Background working with Freezerworks software
- Background conducting GLP studies
Additional Information
Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status
Company
Science has been our calling from the beginning. Colonel Eli Lilly founded the company in 1876 and charged employees to “take what you find here and make it better and better.” More than 147 years later, we remain committed to his vision through every aspect of our business and the people we serve, starting with discovering the best treatments for those who take our medicines and extending to health care professionals, employees and the communities in which we live. Moreover, you can also count on the team at Lilly to be incredibly civic-minded, supporting our communities through philanthropy, volunteerism, and a creative and innovative can-do spirit.
- Location
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893 S Delaware St
Indianapolis
Indiana
46285
United States
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