Associate Scientist II - Scorer
- Employer
- Inotiv
- Location
- Gaithersburg, MD
- Start date
- May 12, 2022
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- Discipline
- Science/R&D, Biotechnology
- Required Education
- Bachelors Degree
- Position Type
- Full time
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Job Title:
Associate Scientist II - Scorer
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in a scientific discipline (i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, etc.) or Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, etc.) with 2+ years working in a research laboratory
Associate degree in a scientific discipline (i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, etc.) with 4+ years experience working in a research laboratory
Preferred Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of a research laboratory
- Experience in cell/tissue culture and aseptic technique
- Possess good interpersonal and strong written/verbal communication skills
- Responsible for slide evaluation for chromosome aberrations, in vitro micronucleus in human peripheral blood, CHO K1 cells, and TK6 cells for in vitro cytogenetics.
- Responsible for slide evaluation of chromosome aberrations and micronucleus in rats or mice for in vivo cytogenetics.
- Highly motivated and detail oriented with good organizational skills
- Possess the ability to multitask and work independently or in a team environment with minimum supervision
- Good computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets and database software applications, specifically MS Office (Word and Excel)
Corporate Responsibilities:
- Adherence to laboratory health and safety procedures.
- Adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Adherence to applicable company policies and guidelines.
- Adherence to federal and/or local regulations, as applicable.
Position Responsibilities:
- Perform a wide variety of assays or tests required to characterize a product or material safety.
- Make scientific observations, maintain detailed data books/documentation and ensure all documentation fulfills generally accepted professional/industry standards and GLP regulations.
- Maintain an understanding of technological principles and applications of the organization’s services.
- Receive instructions on new assignments from the Laboratory Manager or designee and study directors.
- Must be able to work with no direct supervision on routine tasks and receive minimal supervision while performing assigned assays.
- Maintains sterile and good tissue culture techniques.
- May also assist in the training of others and can be the technical lead on studies.
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- Must also troubleshoot problems and instrument issues and communicate with senior staff and study directors about the current status and next steps for assays.
- Prepares reagents and dose formulations in accordance with SOPs, study protocols, SOWs and Sponsor instructions
- Independently conducts assigned test procedures
- Follows SOPs and relevant compliance regulations in regard to safety procedures, documentation, and scientific responsibility
- Analyzes data and interprets results with input from senior staff on occasion
- Contributes ideas and suggestions to improve standard laboratory techniques, protocols, processes and equipment
- Maintains thorough records as well as perform peer review of colleagues’ records
- Uses and maintains scientific equipment, instrumentation and computer systems
- Demonstrates consistently good communication and interpersonal skills with employees, management and clients (where applicable)
- Ability to make and document scientific observations
- Keeps the next level manager and Study Directors informed of study status, technical problems and other issues which impact the lab
- Addresses quality audit findings, generates events and deviations in the quality system.
- Attend, pre-planning, or operational team meetings a needed.
- Assist or perform other job duties as assigned.
Professional Responsibilities:
- Attend continuing education courses or webinars, as appropriate.
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