Research Scientist

Company: CYNET SYSTEMS
Location: Ames
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description:

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• Experience in performing bio-analytical methods (immunological, microbiological, molecular biological, or virological) following defined processes.
  
• Experience with mammalian cell and insect cell culture, and in standard molecular biology techniques such as cloning, DNA purification, and protein expression is preferred.
  
• Initiates, executes, completes, and communicates results and related issues with supervision.
  
• Provide quality support of Expression Platforms team members through data acquisition, reporting, and communication.
  
• Execute in vitro analytical assays to evaluate samples with minimal supervision.
  
• Accountable for performing all techniques and assays so test sessions yield valid results and repeated work is minimized.
  
• Accurately record all data from research techniques and tests on data capture forms, research notebooks, and raw data notebooks as appropriate.
  
• Perform initial data analysis so that accurate and precise results are obtained and reported.
  
• Generate documentation (ex. method protocols, reports, SOPs) in support of techniques or modification of techniques.
  
• Can learn new types of assays and technology easily.
  
• Be able to perform, analyze and interpret results.
  
• Maintains a constructive and positive attitude for working on projects in the Expression Platforms Team, and for working at clients.
  
• Follow Research & Development policies and procedures to maintain high quality standards and follow best practices.
  
  Skills:
  
  
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  • Able to competently perform multiple types of assays (biochemical, molecular and immunological in nature).
    
  • Experience in assay development, mammalian cell and insect cell culture, ELISA, Western blotting, qPCR, and experience in standard molecular biology techniques such as cloning, protein expression and purification is preferred.
    
  • Strict adherence to defined assay method protocols.
    
  • Extremely organized with attention to detail.
    
  • Can learn new types of assays and technology easily.
    
  • Exceptional written and verbal communications skills.
    
  • Proactive and resourceful.
    
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
    
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills; High level of comfort/ease interacting with all levels of the organization.
    
    Education:
    
    
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    • BS degree from an accredited institution in a relevant scientific discipline required, plus one year relevant experience preferred; or MS degree from an accredited institution in a relevant scientific discipline.
      

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