Plan, organize, and conduct assay development, experimental methodologies, biological testing and a wide assortment of research projects as specified by client and project needs.
Develop innovative ideas and business practices for all RTI scientific, laboratory tasks, and RTI operations.
Write SOPs and create quality record keeping data forms appropriate for the type of work.
Report writing, experimental summarizations of project and testing work in a professional and complete manner.
Identify and lead problem solving and troubleshooting efforts related to project or testing work.
Assist with budgeting and implementing of new methods to expand laboratory capabilities.
Participate in cross-training efforts within both diagnostic and research laboratories to maintain competence in the overall core RTI lab procedures.
Assist with the laboratory maintenance activities, maintain a clean and organized laboratory space and ensure supplies remain stocked as needed.
Rotation of weekend and holiday coverage with co-workers.
Required Skills
Passion for science, goal driven, commitment to safety, client service, and high quality.
Ability to manage projects in a fast paced laboratory environment. Must be able to adapt to changing priorities and a dynamic work environment.
Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality.
Experienced in molecular biology, ELISA development and PCR development/validations, gel electrophoresis, vaccine and master seed cell culture development, monoclonal antibody production and recombinant bioprocessing, immunologic, viral or bacteriologic assays and growth.
Experience with microbiological quality control procedures under GLP, cGMP, and/or ISO 17025 regulations.
Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize and maintain progress on multiple tasks.
Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills with a behavioral demeanor for teamwork and unity with colleagues.
Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in biological sciences, virology, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology or cellular physiology. Master’s Degree preferred.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in positions of increasing responsibility with proven project management experience preferred.
Work Status:
Full time.
Diagnostic Laboratory Scientist
Primary Job Functions:
Perform sample processing and testing to written specifications and to meet established deadlines.
Develop innovative ideas and business practices for all RTI laboratory tasks, and RTI operations.
Perform equipment maintenance, calibration, verification and assist with lab sanitation.
Document validation, calibration, and testing work on established forms and create spreadsheets and reports summarizing testing results.
Write SOPs and create record keeping data forms to ensure complete record keeping as appropriate for the type of work being performed.
Identify and lead problem solving and troubleshooting efforts related to project or testing work.
Participate in cross-training efforts within both diagnostic and research laboratories to maintain competence in the overall core RTI lab procedures.
Assist with the laboratory maintenance activities, maintain a clean and organized laboratory space and ensure supplies remain stocked as needed.
Rotation of weekend and holiday coverage with co-workers.
Required Skills
Passion for science, goal driven, commitment to safety, client service, and high quality.
Ability to manage assays in a fast paced laboratory environment. Must be able to adapt to changing priorities and a dynamic work environment.
Experience with microbiological quality control procedures under GLP, cGMP, and/or ISO 17025 regulations is a plus.
Ability to work independently, often under time-sensitive situations, within a team environment.
Experience working in laboratory environment and knowledge of basic microbiology processes.
Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills with a behavioral demeanor for teamwork and unity with colleagues.
Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in biological science or microbiology.