The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Research Scientist for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Ames, IA. Details for the position are as follows:
Job Description:
**Monday-Friday 8am-5pm**
- Perform bio-analytical methods (immunological, microbiological, molecular biological, or virological) following defined processes.
- Carry out mammalian cell culture and standard molecular biology techniques such as cloning, DNA purification, and protein expression.
- 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) in support of techniques or modification of techniques.
- Ability to 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 Boehringer Ingelheim.
- Follow Research & Development policies and procedures to maintain high quality standards and follow best practices.
Qualifications:
- BS/MS
- Professional/Industrial Biology Laboratory Experince
- At least 1 of the following skills in a professional environment:
- Cell Culture (mammalian/insect – may consider bacteria cell culture)
- PCR
- DNA Purification
- ELISA
- Western Blotting
Compensation: Up to $32 an hour depending on experience