Associate Scientist II, Biodefense and
Food Safety
Research
& Development | Austin, TX
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POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for supervising and conducting day-to-day work
in the Biodefense and Food Safety Laboratory – mainly the generation and
analysis of experimental data. The position also involves design of experiments,
troubleshooting of failed experiments, checking data records for integrity,
writing of study protocols, reports, SOPs and other documents, presentation
of results and some project management.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Key Responsibilities of the Job:
• Conduct experimental work in the laboratory
• Participatory and occasional lead role in managing projects
• Providing advice & guidance to Associate Scientist I and Technicians
• Checking study data files for integrity
• Detailed analysis of experimental data
• Troubleshooting of failed experiments
• Major contributions to the writing of study protocols and study reports
• Typically the lead role in writing SOPs
• Summarizing and presenting results and reports
• Additional tasks as need arises
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Competencies:
• “Hands on” experience with protein and nucleic acid laboratory procedures
• Previous work experience in analytical or method validation, GLP/GMP
laboratory a plus
• Skill at writing scientific and technical documents
• Learning on the Fly—learns quickly/open to change
• Peer Relationship—cooperative, team player, trusted and supported by peers
• Presentation Skills—effective in all settings such as one-on-ones, with
small or large groups, with peers or bosses, etc.
• Priority Setting—focuses on what is most important
• Problem Solving— identifies complex problems and reviews related
information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Works well under pressure
• Written Communications—effectively communicates in writing
Required Education/Training:
• Minimum B.Sc. with 2 years relevant work experience
Required Certifications/License/Special Skills:
• Highly organized with proven time management and project management skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
Required Work Experience:
• Experience in assay development in nucleic acids or proteins
• Experience working independently in a fast-paced environment with rapidly
changing priorities
WORKING CONDITIONS
• Must work onsite at Luminex office at least 90%
of the time
• Travel may be required approximately: 10% of the time
• Work is performed in a typical laboratory environment. Occasional work in a
BSL-II laboratory is required.
• Possible exposure to biological or chemical hazards
Physical Requirements:
• Lifting/Use of Strength is Light (up to 20 pounds)
• Climbing on the job is required: Occasionally--Up to 33% of the time
• Kneeling on the job is required: Occasionally--Up to 33% of the time
• Reaching on the job is required: Occasionally--Up to 33% of the time
• Stooping on the job is required: Occasionally--Up to 33% of the time
• Vision (Color) on the job is required: Occasionally--Up to 33% of the time
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