Company: Genemarkers is a genomic testing lab located in Kalamazoo, MI. The company has an R&D Services Division that provides testing services to research sponsors in the personal care and pharmaceutical & biotech industries and a CLIA certified and CAP accredited Clinical Testing Division that has been offering PGX testing to health care providers since 2014.

Position Description: The Cell Biology Scientist is responsible for working independently to perform experiments and laboratory-related administrative tasks that fulfill the Company’s needs for the R&D Testing division. Responsibilities may include project management, communicating with study sponsors, troubleshooting with vendors, ordering supplies and overseeing lab technicians and student interns to ensure work is completed accurately and efficiently. The position will also be involved with developing and implementing new services to meet the Company’s goals and objectives.

Lab Responsibilities:• Perform cell culture work according to company SOPs
• Perform cell and protein-based assays for sponsored research studies (i.e., toxicity, ELISA, etc.)
• Perform RNA/DNA sample processing, qPCR-based gene expression, genotyping and NGS testing to assist lab with throughput and turn-around time
• Document procedures accurately and timely, following company SOPs and regulatory guidelines
• Analyze and review data for timely release of final study reports
• Draft final study reports for sponsored research studies
• Recognize and document experimental deviations/irregularities and assess the impact on data integrity
• Lead investigations of unusual or questionable results to identify root cause(s) and assure implementation of corrective action(s)
• Assist in the training of laboratory staff and/or students, interns, as necessary
• Assist with equipment and laboratory maintenance, as necessary
• Evaluate instrumentation and provide recommendations to management for developing new services, or improving existing laboratory services
• Establish new technical protocols and draft new SOPs
• Perform periodic review and updates of SOPs
• Conduct in-house studies to expand existing services and develop new testing services
• Develop scientific presentations for scientific meetings and publications
• Other duties as assigned

Project Management Responsibilities:• Place orders for study materials and other lab items
• Coordinate with study sponsors regarding study needs and updates
• Assist with set up of study binders, which includes study initiation and completion forms
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• Maintain records in project management software to ensure real-time updates are captured with regard to study progress and timelines
• Assist with study design development, pricing and proposal writing, and discussing study results with customers
Qualifications:
•PhD in molecular biology or related field with 3 years of industry experience preferable, OR:
o MS in related field plus 5 years industry experience, OR
o BS in related field plus 10 years industry experience
• Hands-on laboratory experience with cell culture and genomic testing methods
• Ability to conduct presentations effectively, professionally and comfortably to customers/peers/management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
• Organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet critical deadlines while working independently or as part of a cross-functional team
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft programs, Google applications)
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients
• Proactive, can-do attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a team

Reporting: the position will report t0 Lab Manager

Hours: may be part time or full time; core business hours are 8:30-5pm Monday – Friday; the position may require evenings and weekend hours