Job Title – Biologist

Location - Research Triangle Park, NC

Duration – 12+ Months Contract

Total Hours/week - 40.00
1st Shift

Client: Medical Device Company

Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens Or GC Holders Only)
This is a predominantly on-site position in a lab, Monday-Friday approximately 8am-5pm.
 

The Life Science Innovation group at Client Technologies and Innovation (BDTI) is seeking an associate who will join a multi-disciplinary team that is working to develop innovative solutions to expand BD’s product offerings in the Life Sciences and Interventional spaces. The associate will support Life Sciences and Interventional projects using cell culture and flow cytometry assays, as well as analyze and interpret results to guide experimental design with minimal oversight. An ideal candidate demonstrates the ability to adapt to the rapidly changing requirements of a dynamic work environment and works effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment. Previous experience with cell culture and flow cytometry is a must. A candidate who has experience culturing primary cells, and/or with NGS is a strong plus.
 

Job Responsibilities
• Participate as an involved team member in the design, execution, and troubleshooting of experiments.
• Work alongside the team to carry out single-cell sequencing experiments.
• Use flow cytometry-based assays in place of sequencing experiments, when needed.
• Perform plate-based assays with cultured cells, if needed.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation in an electronic lab notebook (ELN) environment.
• Adherence to all laboratory SOPs, including handling infectious agents under BSL-2 containment practices.
• Be involved in the analysis, interpretation, and presentation of results.
 

Requirements
• B.A./B.S. in Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or related field, advanced degree is a plus but not required.
• 2+ years of experience in a university or industry lab setting.
• Experience with sterile cell culture techniques and flow cytometry is a must.
• Fluency with standard molecular biology methods (e.g., PCR, qPCR, BioA), and/or NGS methods is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to swiftly learn new techniques.
• Excellent attention to detail with a strong understanding of laboratory practices.
• Strong ability to meet goals under tight timelines and to adapt to changing priorities.