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Job Location:
North Liberty, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
Element has a current opening for a Scientist I-III to join our growing team in North Liberty IA. Scientists at Levels IIII contribute to contracted studies and internal research projects within the organization. This role involves designing and executing experiments analyzing data and supporting scientific innovation. Depending on level individuals are expected to demonstrate increasing independence technical expertise and leadership in solving complex scientific problems.
Responsibilities
- Design plan and execute experiments for both contracted studies and internal research projects while ensuring compliance with quality standards including adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Proactively identify gaps inefficiencies or areas for improvement in existing processes methodologies or SOPs and propose practical science-based solutions - Analyze experimental data and collaborate with IT teams to support data processing storage and reporting needs.
- Manage and oversee assigned laboratory testing research and development activities (level-dependent responsibility).
- Develop review and revise standard operating procedures (SOPs) to enhance study quality and operational efficiency.
- Apply critical thinking to evaluate novel methodologies including non-standard antimicrobial tests and emerging technologies.
- Contribute to the preparation and review of client proposals technical documents and grant submissions.
- Ensure data integrity and compliance with study protocols through data review and quality checks.
- Participate in quality assurance activities including review of reports manuscripts and study documentation.
- Prepare scientific reports publications and summaries of research findings.
- Present research results to internal stakeholders and scientific teams.
- Represent the organization at conferences and professional events.
- Maintain current knowledge of scientific technical and industry developments relevant to microbiology and research practices.
Skills / Qualifications
- Scientist I: Bachelors degree in scientific discipline (Microbiology preferred)
36 years of research and development experience
Laboratory experience in microbiology or related field preferred
- Scientist II: Bachelors degree with 58 years of relevant experienceor
Masters or Ph.D. with 36 years of experience
Demonstrated ability to independently manage projects and analyze complex data
Laboratory experience in microbiology or related field preferred
- Scientist III: Masters degree with 710 years of experienceor
Ph.D. with 58 years of experience
Proven track record of leading research projects and developing innovative solutions
Strong experience in in microbiology or related field preferred laboratory environments
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Diversity Statement
At Element we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming the worlds most trusted testing partner.
All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age disability ethnic origin gender marital status race religion responsibility of dependents sexual orientation or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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We Are Element A global provider of Testing, Inspection and Certification services for a diverse range of materials and products in sectors where failure in service is not an option. As one of the leading providers of testing, inspection and certification services to many of the world ... View more
