AssociateScientist–BacterialMutation

** _Job Title:_** **Associate Scientist I – Bacterial Mutation** ** _Qualifications:_** Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (i.e., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, etc.) with 1+ years’ experience working in a research laboratory Associate degree in a scientific discipline (i.e., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, etc.) with 3+ years’ experience working in a research laboratory **Preferred Qualifications:** * Life Science, Chemicals or Healthcare industry knowledge preferred * Experience in bacterial/cell/tissue culture and aseptic technique * Experience with the Ames assay preferred * Good written and verbal communication skills * Ability to prioritize, organize and manage time effectively ** _Corporate Responsibilities:_** * Adherence to laboratory health and safety procedures. * Adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). * Adherence to applicable company policies and guidelines. * Adherence to federal and/or local regulations, as applicable. **_Position Responsibilities:_** * Perform a wide variety of in vitro assays or tests required to characterize product or material safety. * Make scientific observations, maintain detailed data books/documentation, and ensure all documentation fulfills generally accepted professional/industry standards and GLP regulations. * Maintain an understanding of technological principles and applications of the organization’s services. * Receive instructions on new assignments from the laboratory manager or designee and study directors. * Conduct pre-designed assays using basic laboratory techniques and skills. * Independently conduct assigned test procedures within constraints of lab scheduling * Advise lab manager of factors that may affect the quality and usefulness of data * Maintain sterile and good tissue culture techniques. * Use and maintain scientific equipment, instrumentation and computer systems. * Attend, pre-planning, or operational team meetings as needed. * Assist or perform other job duties as assigned.