Biochemist (Upstream) Group Leader

• Initiate and grow up flasks of culture
• Read flask cell densities on the Vi-Cell and calculate passage volumes
• Set up WAVE Bioreactors
• Set up 50L SUBs
• Sample WAVEs and SUBs
• Order feeds and media for flasks and bioreactors
• Set up feeds and feed bioreactors
• Set up harvests and harvest bioreactors with or without concentration and deliver to purification
• General lab cleanup and maintenance (cleanup after harvest take out fiber drums recycle media bottles)
• Inventory management of lab consumables and enter into app
• Support work involving cell line generation for new molecules HEK/AAV development and sequencing for stability
• Adhering to Good Documentation Practices
• Maintenance of a clean and safe working environment
• Ability to work independently and accurately with minimal supervision
• Coach train and develop others within the group with respect to their personal development and effective implementation of operational improvements
• Coordinate workflow and perform daily monitoring to meet TAT
• Prepare and review job plans conduct semiannual performance reviews keep training records up to date for assigned employees perform succession planning in preparation for growth
• Collaborate closely with leaders and clients in implementing overall business directives

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Science 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 a related major)
• Strong computer scientific and organizational skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team self-motivation adaptability and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques perform multiple tasks simultaneously keep accurate records follow instructions and comply with company policies
• Leadership experience 
• 4 years related lab experience 
• 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

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
• #LI-EB1
• 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