Associate Investigator

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana

1 year (subject to extension based on performance and business needs)

40 hours per week

8:00 am to 5:00 pm (flexible)

• BS in Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or related life science discipline. New graduates acceptable with 2 years of hands‑on/lab experience. MS acceptable. PhD considered overqualified.

• Experience with sterile laboratory techniques and protein science.

Contract Associate Investigator to support protein expression and analytical workflows in a collaborative R&D laboratory. Execute established workflows and evaluate new methods under scientific guidance. Hands‑on and lab‑focused, emphasizing high‑quality experimental execution, documentation, safety, and effective collaboration.

• Execute routine protein isolation and analysis methods to assess recombinant microorganisms.
• Perform routine molecular biology and microbiology experiments to generate expression vectors for protein expression in support of various projects.
• Under guidance, help develop new methods to support protein expression and establish reliable SOPs for routine execution.
• Conduct large‑scale microbial cultivation and generate cell extracts for various applications.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely experimental documentation, including use of electronic lab notebooks (ELN).
• Apply aseptic techniques in biological material handling.
• Identify, communicate, and elevate experimental or workflow issues, contributing feedback to improve robustness.
• Proactively communicate progress and share data with project stakeholders.
• Maintain organized laboratory work spaces and contribute to efficient day‑to‑day lab operations.
• Follow and reinforce safety, quality, and compliance standards at all times.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders representing a range of disciplines.

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related life science discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of scientific laboratory experience (academic, industry, or combined).
• Demonstrated experience with sterile laboratory techniques.
• Ability to work independently on defined tasks and safely execute experiments without constant supervision.
• Demonstrated capability to learn and apply new laboratory methods or technologies following training and guidance.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and task‑oriented execution.
• Proven reliability, accountability, and strong documentation practices.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work productively with diverse scientists and stakeholders.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and high‑quality scientific standards in an industry R&D environment.

• Prior industry R&D laboratory experience.
• Broad hands‑on experience supporting protein expression and analysis.
• Experience working with a variety of microbial species and analytical methods.
• Exposure to or interest in laboratory automation or semi‑automated workflows.
• Experience using electronic lab notebooks (ELN).
• Demonstrated experience supporting the implementation or adoption of new laboratory technologies or methods.
• Fully on‑site laboratory position based in Indianapolis.
• Standard biological laboratory environment with required PPE and safety training.
• Emphasis on hands‑on bench work, repeatable execution, and continuous technical learning.

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