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Biologist II

Worcester, MA 01605

Posted: 04/17/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 603643 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Target PR Range: 25-35/hr
*Depending one experience

The main responsibilities of a Biologist II involve pre-clinical sample analysis using a ligand binding assay. Sample and reagent management using electronic tools such as Laboratory Information Management System (rLIMS) and others. Sample preparation and analysis utilizing hybrid manual and automated systems to generate high quality bioanalytical data. Reporting results to project teams which enable Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic analysis.

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Plan and execute experiments based on bioanalytical protocol and in vivo study design.
• Analyze pre-clinical in vivo samples based on operational schedule.
• Qualify ligand binding assay based on bioanalysis protocol, interpret result, and make decision on assay readiness.
• Data archiving in ELN and LIMS.
• Effectively communicate experimental plan and results orally and in writing. Contribute to technical report writing and day-to-day lab operations.
• Sample management and sample data QC in LIMS.
• Write, and update experimental protocols and procedures.
• Initiate, design, interpret, troubleshoot operational assay independently and efficiently.
Requirements:
• BS or MS degree in biology, chemistry, or pharmacology.
• 3-5 years of pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology industry experience.
• Attention to detail, experience performing lab testing, independent, and self-motivated.
• Ability to properly use common lab tools such as pipettes.
• Ability to operate and maintain laboratory equipment independently.
• Experience with lab automation is highly desirable.
• Experience with ligand binding workflow is required.
• Experience in data driven troubleshooting is highly desirable.
• Proven problem-solving ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to draft technical reports.
• Proficiency with computers and data analysis software including Excel and LIMS
• Ability and willingness to work effectively in a highly collaborative and multidisciplinary environment.

1. BS or MS degree
2. Experience working independently in an industry laboratory environment.
3. Experience performing Ligand Binding assays using MSD platform or ELISA
4. Demonstrated proficiency using general laboratory instruments and equipment, centrifuge, and pipets for example.

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Planet Pharma and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.