Associate Scientist II

3 weeks ago


State College, United States INDIGO Biosciences, INC Full time

INDIGO Biosciences, Inc., based in State College, PA, is a biotechnology company that is a global leader in mammalian receptor assay kits and related screening services. INDIGO’s customers include leading US pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, and nutraceutical companies, who use INDIGO’s products and services to improve the speed, accuracy, ease and cost efficiency of their drug discovery research. In addition to receptor assay products, INDIGO’s technology platform includes gene expression and in vitro toxicology capabilities.


The candidate will be joining a team of talented scientists who are intellectually engaged in designing experiments, critically evaluating experimental data, trouble-shooting technical problems, “brainstorming” the application of new or alternative technologies/methods that are consistent with the focus and mission of INDIGO Biosciences.


Job Responsibilities of this position include:

  • Assist Senior Scientists in the execution of contract service studies for INDIGO’s various biopharma, biotech, academic, and governmental clients. 
  • Perform routine Quality Assurance (QA) testing of inventory stocks, and remanufacturing materials as needed to maintain appropriate levels of Inventory.
  • The execution of experiments aimed at developing, optimizing, and validating new mammalian cell-based assays for INDIGO’s products and services portfolios.
  • Maintaining an up-to-date, neat and orderly notebook according to the policies of the company.
  • Attending weekly lab meetings. Scientists are expected to present and interpret their own data, or the data of their Teammates, as well as to propose 'next steps' to advance their team's project and to benefit individual & team objectives.
  • Being proactive in communicating with other team members and the Lab Director. Frequent informal discussions should be willingly initiated to provide others with updates on new data and/or developments in the lab, including experimental successes and failures, as well as problematic technical issues. In particular, new information/data that may impact other's scientific objectives is expected to be disseminated in a timely and forthright manner.
  • Ensuring that a safe, clean, orderly and functional work environment is maintained in the common lab spaces; specific accountability for managing their own designated lab bench and cubicle areas.    



Qualifications and required technical experiences:

  • Master’s Degree in a relevant field of the biological sciences or BSc Degree with a minimum of 2-4 years (post-degree) relevant experience working in a biosciences research or manufacturing laboratory
  • Experience in mammalian cell culture and aseptic techniques
  • Demonstrated attention to detail
  • Strong collaborative instinct with good time and resource management skills
  • Ability to prioritize tasks depending on the project and company requirements
  • Good oral and written communications
  • Authorization to work legally in the United States


Additional (preferred) technical proficiencies and experiences:

  • Data analyses using Microsoft Excel and/or GraphPad Prism software



EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

INDIGO is an equal employment opportunity employer. INDIGO makes employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Except where required or permitted by law, employment practices shall not be influenced or affected by an applicant or employee’s race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. This policy governs all aspects of employment, promotion, assignment, discharge, and other terms and conditions of employment.



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