Bench Scientist

Bench Scientist#25-66209

$45.00-$48.38 per hour

Pearl River, NY

All On-site

Job Description

Independently design and perform assays to analyze immune responses to vaccine

candidates that include (but are not limited to) cell culture, neutralization assays, Luminex,

and ELISAs in BSL-2 environments.

Develop and optimize new or current assays to improve work efficiency.

Apply technical skills and functional knowledge to complete projects/ assignments

independently and proactively.

Perform data analysis; summarize and interpret experimental results and present at team

meetings. Write research reports to support regulatory submissions.

Read scientific and technical literature to stay current in the field and to bring new and

improved technologies to the laboratory.

Maintain laboratory notebooks in compliance with the Client Laboratory Notebook Policy.

Stay current on all departmental and corporate training.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must-Have

PhD with 0+ years experience in Immunology, Virology, Biology or a related field in pre-clinical research

or Bachelor's degree with 6+ years OR Master's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience

Comprehensive knowledge and hands on experience with immunoassays (neutralization and ELISA)

and data interpretation.

Strong background in immunology and virology.

Experience in assay development.

Proficiency in software to perform analysis and presentation of data (Excel, GraphPad Prism,

PowerPoint, and relevant scientific software).

Strong motivation with a dedicated work ethic.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice-to-Have

Advanced experience in generating protocols using Bravo Automated Liquid Handling Platform.

Experience in designing and completing experiments independently.

Knowledge of Luminex technology and molecular biology techniques.

Expert in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas and functions).

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Basic laboratory training in aseptic technique is essential.

Ability to work with infectious agents safely.

Standard laboratory conditions and computer work- sitting, standing.

This position may require the ability to stand and reach inside the hardware environment of various

laboratory robotic equipment.

Math skills for basic laboratory calculations.

On Premise colleagues work in a Client site because it's needed to get their job done. They may have

flexibility to work remotely from time to time, but they are primarily on-site.

EEO:

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.