Biologist (Cell Culture) at Pace Analytical in Indianapolis, IN

BIOLOGIST (CELL CULTURE) Location: Indianapolis, IN · On-site Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00Am - 5:00PM Are you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives. This Biologist will plan, organize and independently conduct complex experiments and assist in the interpretation and recommend changes to scientific protocols and procedures.   Compensation: $22.00 - 25.00 per hour What You'll Do: • Work independently following instructions or scientific protocols • Maintain infrastructure of laboratory and an organized, clean and safe working environment • Ensure proper handling and disposal of biohazard materials and/or hazardous chemicals • Collaborate and present results during team or project meetings • Contribute to report writing and other publications. • Prepare SOPs/working procedures • Perform data analysis and propose design of next experiment • Contribute to troubleshooting activities • Work according to external and internal guidelines (e.g. SOPs, GxP, HSE, and AW) Perform basic lab testing, including: • Mammalian cell culture and transfection, either suspension or adherent • Aseptic Techniques • Buffer and Media Prep • 96-well plate-based cellular assays • Cell banking • Basic bacterial growth, isolation, and transformation • RNA/DNA Extraction • Optimization Studies • Method and Assay Development What You’ll Bring: • BS in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry or a related science • 0-2+ years of related lab experience • Mammalian Cell Culture experience • RNA/DNA extraction experience, Preferred • Media and Buffer preparation experience, Preferred Find Your Place at Pace - We need you - your curiosity, your talents, and your drive - to help us advance this important work. Benefits When you join Pace®, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and ID theft. Equal Opportunity Employer Pace® provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.