Technical Research Scientist II

Roswell, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description: 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 Kimberly-Clark s Corporate Research Organization to conduct fundamental research in skin and microbiology 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 microbiome 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 human microbiome research.

Required Qualifications:

1) Candidates must possess a BS/MS degree in Microbiology Clinical Microbiology Bacteriology or a major Biological Science related field from an accredited college or university with at least 2 yrs of microbiology experience.
2) Expertise in culturing propagating enumerating and analyzing microorganisms including fungi bacteria and/or viruses. Ability to prepare media and support laboratory management.
3) Experience in one or more of the following areas: nucleic acid isolation (qRT-PCR) immunological assays immunohistochemistry cell-based assays development of genomic constructs flow cytometry signal transduction mechanisms genomics transcriptomics proteomics and data analytics.
4) Evidence of leveraging novel methods for research attaining protocol standardization and performing robust data analysis to deliver results.
5) Fluent in efficiently executing laboratory protocols with high attention to detail
6) Evidence of quickly learning biological assays/methods assisting with protocol standardization and performing robust data analysis to deliver results.
7) Able to maintain a safe work environment appropriate for a biological laboratory (BSL-2).
8) Excellent communication skills with ability to influence projects and partner direction through oral and written means.
9) Working knowledge of appropriate computer software such as Windows suite especially Excel for data recording and graphing.
10) A demonstrated ability to leverage diversity and collaborate in multi-disciplinary cross-functional teams
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