Research Scientist - The Fountain Group

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a ­­­­­­­­Research Scientist for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in ­­Ames, IA. Details for the position are as follows:

Job Description:

**Monday-Friday 8am-5pm**

• Perform bio-analytical methods (immunological, microbiological, molecular biological, or virological) following defined processes.
• Carry out mammalian cell culture and standard molecular biology techniques such as cloning, DNA purification, and protein expression.
• Initiates, executes, completes, and communicates results and related issues with supervision.
• Provide quality support of Expression Platforms team members through data acquisition, reporting, and communication.
• Execute in vitro analytical assays to evaluate samples with minimal supervision.
• Accountable for performing all techniques and assays so test sessions yield valid results and repeated work is minimized.
• Accurately record all data from research techniques and tests on data capture forms, research notebooks, and raw data notebooks as appropriate.
• Perform initial data analysis so that accurate and precise results are obtained and reported.
• Generate documentation (ex. method protocols, reports) in support of techniques or modification of techniques.
• Ability to learn new types of assays and technology easily.
• Be able to perform, analyze and interpret results.
• Maintains a constructive and positive attitude for working on projects in the Expression Platforms Team, and for working at Boehringer Ingelheim.
• Follow Research & Development policies and procedures to maintain high quality standards and follow best practices.

Qualifications:

• BS/MS
• Professional/Industrial Biology Laboratory Experince
• At least 1 of the following skills in a professional environment:
  • Cell Culture (mammalian/insect – may consider bacteria cell culture)
  • PCR
  • DNA Purification
  • ELISA
  • Western Blotting

Compensation: Up to $32 an hour depending on experience