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Associate Scientist
II, Biodefense and Food Safety
Research &
Development | Austin, TX, United States
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
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: Never--This job does not require the demand.
- 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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