Research Scientist II

Job Description

Position is ONSITE (Neenah, WI),

Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30/5pm

Must Have

• Bachelors or MS Degree in Microbiology or related field with lab experience
• Expertise in culturing, propagating, enumerating, and analyzing microorganisms including fungi, bacteria, and/or viruses. Ability to prepare media and support laboratory management.
  
  

Pay Rate - $39/Hr

Position to go about 5 months with the possibility to extend longer.

Summary

We are seeking a Scientist (Role Level P1/Grade 12) for our Life Sciences team. The incumbent will report to a Life Sciences Senior Research Manager in Clients Corporate Research Organization to conduct fundamental research in skin biology in our BSL-2 lab. The successful candidate will have a drive for results and attention to detail, with the ability to carry out lab experiments with minimal supervision, document results and communicate effectively. Collaboration in a team environment is essential. The candidate will take work direction from the project leader.

Responsibilities

• Participate in lab and experiment planning to safely and efficiently carry out required experiments to advance skin research work.
• Follow written experimental and equipment operation procedures with high attention to detail and ability to perform tasks independently.
• Employ effective written and oral communication to document findings and report promptly to appropriate team members.
• Always maintain safety and contribute to the safe and efficient functioning of the laboratory. Maintain a clean and organized laboratory.
• Collaborate effectively in BSL-2 lab to drive skin health research.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in one of the biological sciences with laboratory expertise in cellular biology and/or microbiology and biomedical engineering.
• Experience working in a BSL-2 lab and culturing primary cells and/or tissue explants, including media development.
• Experience conducting cell-based assays, cytokine quantification, ELISA, qRT-PCR.
• Fluent in efficiently executing laboratory protocols with a high attention to detail
• Evidence of quickly learning biological assays/methods, assisting with protocol standardization, and performing robust data analysis to deliver results.
• Able to maintain a safe work environment appropriate for a biological laboratory (BSL-2).
• Excellent communication skills with ability to influence projects and partner direction thru oral and written means.
• Working knowledge of appropriate computer software such as Windows suite, especially Excel for data recording and graphing.
• Proven record of successful results working in multi-disciplinary, cross-functional teams