Biological Assay Group Leader

• Provide technical leadership on Effector Function Testing for Biologics
• Perform cell-based assays to support preclinical development of the molecules
• Identifying and helping troubleshoot issues
• Responsible for timely delivery & documentation of assay data and providing support for study reports

Other expertise desired for the role are:

• Biology experience including but not limited to the following: mammalian cell culture techniques and cell-based assay development
• ELISAs and luciferase reporter assays
• Flow cytometry
• Capable of balancing multiple tasks at once while delivering the highest standard of quality data.
• Having SPR expertise is a plus

Additional Preferences: 

• Experience:

1. Transient and/or stable cell line generation
2. Experience with automation of cell-based assays on Hamilton or other Liquid handlers.
3. Characterizing protein structure and function using various biochemical/biophysical approaches such as SPR
4. Characterizing protein: protein interactions
5. Microsoft Office software (Excel PowerPoint etc.)
6. Graphing data in GraphPad Prism
7. Strong interpersonal skills; able to foster an environment for learning and open/honest communication
8. Ability to identify and implement operational and organizational improvements
9. Analytical/Problem-Solving skills

• Supervision of others:

1. Coach train and develop others within the group with respect to their personal development and effective implementation of operational improvements
2. Foster motivation and morale
3. Coordinate workflow and perform daily monitoring to meet TAT
4. Prepare and review job plans conduct semiannual performance reviews interview applicants keep training records up to date for assigned employees perform succession planning in preparation for growth
5. Laboratory maintenance (e.g. cleaning and sanitizing of laboratory)
6. Demonstrates strong client service skills teamwork and collaboration
7. Proactively plans and multitasks to maximize productivity
8. Ensure that the quality policy program is understood implemented and maintained at all levels of the organization; identify prevent or correct any departures from the quality system
9. Develop and implement operational improvements
10. Monitor and approve employees time worked through time-entry system
11. Support and promote company policies and procedures

Qualifications :

• Strong computer and organizational skills and experience with Excel and QualityDocs (controlled content management platform)
• Ability to learn prioritize multiple tasks keep accurate records follow instructions and comply with company policies
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with internal and external clients selfmotivation adaptability and a positive attitude
• Bachelors degree in biology chemistry or other related degree concentration or equivalent directly-related experience (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full-time year of college in related major)
• Leadership experience 
• 4 years related lab experience 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience interacting with people from a wide range of skill levels and experience
• Ability to learn new techniques perform multiple tasks simultaneously keep accurate records follow instructions and comply with company policies
• Demonstrated ability to work as an independent self-motivated detail-oriented result-driven and highly flexible team-player in a fast-paced working environment
• Strong focus on quality teamwork and productivity
• Proactive positive solution-oriented leadership style with ability to prioritize and coordinate simultaneous projects with varying deadlines
• Strength in employee engagement morale and retention 
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information :

• Position is full-time 8:00 am- 5:00 pm Overtime as needed. 
• Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Indianapolis IN are encouraged to apply
• Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage dental and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
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• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time