Meridian Bioscience is a fully integrated life science company that develops, manufactures, markets and distributes a broad range of innovative diagnostic products. We are dedicated to developing and delivering better solutions that give answers with speed, accuracy and simplicity that are redefining the possibilities of life from discovery to diagnosis. We are looking for talented and passionate individuals that help drive our vision. Our innovative culture will allow interested candidates to discover and create, through collaboration, cutting edge solutions to tough problems.

Primary role is to run experiments, acquire and record data, analyze data and draw conclusions.

Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities:

• Support projects by conducting experiments, acquiring, analyzing, and accurately documenting data.
• Draw conclusions from experiments and participate in team discussions.
• Actively participate in brainstorm discussions.
• Contribute to completion of milestones associated with specific projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Duties/Physical Requirements:

• Must have the ability to lift 20 pounds of supplies or finished product throughout the workday.
• Must be able to concentrate, analyze and solve complex issues throughout the course of the workday.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (gloves, face shields/safety glasses, latex, or nitrile gloves, etc.).
• Will be required to be fully gowned for performing tasks in a clean room environment
• Must be able to adhere to applicable bio-safety practices when on the manufacturing floor or in laboratories.
• Ability to stand, stoop, reach, push and pull throughout the course of the work shift.
• Experiments may involve materials that are considered potentially biohazardous.  Must be able to work with human substances such as blood.

Minimum Education or Equivalent Experience Required/Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science degree required. A minimum of 2 years of practical experience required.

Competencies Required or preferred:

• Fundamental knowledge of biology and chemistry.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory skills such as buffer preparation and pipetting.
• Ability to handle clinical samples.
• Ability to work in a Biosafety Level 2 lab.
• Basic computer skills such as the working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to run planned experiments under supervision.
• Ability to discuss results from experimental data using sound scientific judgement to determine technical decisions with supervisor.
• Ability to document experimental results to GLP/GMP standards.
• Ability to use advanced theoretical knowledge to solve experimental problems.
• Basic data management skills using statistical software such as MiniTab.
• Basic knowledge of immunoassays development.
• Basic presentation skills.

Required Travel %:

• 0-10% Travel anticipated

*We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. (USA Only)*