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Overview

Element-Iowa City has an opening for a Molecular Scientist to join our growing team in North Liberty Iowa at a I, II, or III level depending on qualifications and experience. This Molecular Scientist utilizes professional skill and judgment to perform diverse and complex tasks within the laboratory to conduct molecular analysis on bacterial and fungal isolates. The Molecular Scientist proficiently operates specialized equipment to collect, interpret, and complete analysis of data independently or through the guidance from the molecular manager. The Molecular Scientist will be assigned projects that are performed in both independently as well as team environments, while providing general oversight to ensure the efficient operations of the molecular laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Performs molecular, microbiology and epidemiology methods and testing (including Illumina sequencing, multiplex PCR, rtPCR, and PFGE) with minimal supervision or per Element Iowa City standard operating protocols and/or procedures

• Design experiments in conjunction with Directors/Associate Directors

• Serves as the technical expert for interpreting results, specific tasks, processes, and procedures performed in a laboratory. Supply a reliable source of information and leadership to other employees

• Investigates and resolves problems concerning testing and procedures

• Participates in the design, decision processing and implementation of new procedures and instrumentation

• Monitors equipment performance, diagnoses malfunctions and initiates service requests. Communicate effectively and respectfully with vendors or service providers regarding needs and issues of the group

• Monitors quality control and implements corrective actions for effectiveness

• Promotes and participates in continuing education and professional development

• Assists in developing the strategic goals and objectives for the laboratory

• Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation training program for the laboratory

• Participates in the preparation, review, revision, and implementation of standard operating procedures. Make informal presentations of these procedures to others in the laboratory

• Provides oversight of laboratory organization, inventory, and supply management

Skills / Qualifications

• Molecular Scientist I:Requires a bachelor’s degree in a biological science or a related field

• Molecular Scientist II: Requires a bachelor’s degree in a biological science or a related field and 3-5 years of experience in the field

• Molecular Scientist III: Requires a bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of experience or a Master's degree or higher educational degree with 3-5 years of experience in the field

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Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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Job Locations US-IA-North Liberty

ID 2024-15136