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Genemarkers is accepting applications for a Molecular Biology Laboratory Manager. This is a full-time position that will report directly to the company president in Kalamazoo. This is a mid-senior level position in biotechnology.

Job Responsibilities
 • Provides direct supervision of lab staff, including scheduling, staff training, performance management, and monitoring of workflow to ensure lab efficiency.

 • Performs all duties associated with a Molecular Technologist and provides technical coverage including participation in assay development and preparation of maintenance protocols according to company standards.

 • Supervises proper maintenance of laboratory equipment; monitors QA and equipment controls; maintains records and procedures for management requirements.

 • Supervises laboratory supply orders; maintains inventory; generates/updates cost analysis and researches capital purchases.

 • Must be able to communicate both orally and in writing with staff and professional colleagues.

 • Assures that proper competency and training documentation is maintained.

 •  Maintains instrumentation service agreements\warranties and communicates changes to lab personnel.

Desired Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, demonstrates the ability to analyze and evaluate innovative ideas, exhibits a collaborative approach and possesses strong communication skills.

• Masters or PhD and a minimum of 5 years experience in relevant field.

• Hands-on experience with RNA/DNA isolation, microarray analysis, qPCR, cell culture, statistics/bioinformatics, knowledge of Next-Gen sequencing a plus.

 • Experience in Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory a plus.

Company Description
Genemarkers is a young, rapidly growing contract research organization located in Kalamazoo, Mich., that specializes in genomics technologies, providing genomics research services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology and personal care companies.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking at research and development Medical Scientist for a full-time, entry level job at its Kalamazoo, Mich., location.  Expertise in scientific research and development and a master’s degree are required.

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Research & Development (R&D) Medical Scientist is responsible for the design, execution, and documentation in new product development. The R&D Medical Scientist’s primary role is in the discovery of methods that bridge pre-analytic specimen quality with downstream testing on specimen amino acid sequences, protein structures, and nucleic acids as well as impact on signal transduction pathways.

Secondary duties may include the performance of internal product verification studies and assist with external product validation studies: alpha-site testing (customer testing in-house) and beta-site testing (field testing). He or she will collect accurate data and prepare written research protocols, assist with writing conclusive research and development reports based upon in-house testing and field testing results.

The R&D Medical Scientist is expected to participate in creative collaboration with existing R&D Staff, Strategic Marketing Staff, and other colleagues across the company to strengthen product pipeline and to keep current on industry trends via literature, trade show participation, and participation in customer focus groups.

The R&D medical Scientist will interface with Strategic and Tactical Marketing for project updates and project transfer.

The R&D Medical Scientist will conduct training sessions with internal team members on the use of new products. He or she will ensure adherence to regulations for new product development of Medical Devices as outlined by ISO 13485.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• MS or PhD/MD in biological or physical sciences
• Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
• in situ hybridization (ISH)
• standard hybridization (Western, Southern, Northern Blotting)
• Protein separation, amplification & analysis techniques: Mass Spectroscopy, PCR, FACS / flow cytometry, electrophoresis
• Protein structure analysis techniques: FTIR spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy
• Nanobiology familiarity
• Technical / scientific report writing
• Familiarity with PACE/PACE++, ISO 13485, and GLP/GMP preferred.

Non-Negotiable Hiring Criteria:

• MS or PhD/MD in biological or physical sciences
• Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
• in situ hybridization (ISH)
• standard hybridization (Western, Southern, Northern Blotting)
• Protein separation, amplification & analysis techniques: Mass Spectroscopy, PCR, FACS / flow cytometry, electrophoresis
• Protein structure analysis techniques: FTIR spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy
Technical / scientific report writing

Company Information

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc is a world leader in serving science, enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With annual revenues of $10.5 billion, the company has more than 34,000 employees and serve over 350,000 customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as environmental and industrial process control settings.

Visit www.thermofisher.com.

Pfizer is seeking a Veterinary Clinical Research Associate in Poultry for its downtown Kalamazoo location. This is a full-time job.

Job Description

The incumbent will be assigned to one or more Project Teams within Clinical Development and will have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Assist with coordination of all study activities, including start up, investigator training, conduct, site monitoring and close out.

These may include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting in preparation of study protocols, data capture forms, test article documentation and study reports.

• Maintaining study files in accordance with SOPs and regulatory requirements.

• Assisting in data management processes including data capture, entry, review, tracking and verification.

• Assisting with animal related study activities (i.e. clinical sampling, test article administration, and clinical observations).

• Serving as the principal communication link between sponsor and study site.

• Travel: Approximately 10 to 40 percent on an annual basis. Variable, depending upon project status.

Work Environment

The person hired for this job works in animal research facilities handling a variety of livestock animals and/or companion animals. There may be exposure to animal wastes, chemicals and biologics and possibly radio-labeled compounds.

Work will be conducted in office, lab, clinic, bio-containment and animal housing facilities. There may be exposure to temperature, climate extremes and dirty and dusty conditions.

Flexible work hours may be required.

Lifting: May be up to 40-60 pounds.

Desired Skills and Experience

Educational Background:

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree in a science field. Bachelor’s degree in a non-science field with at least two year’s experience in the livestock industry, a veterinary technician position, a biological science area, or research experience in an academic institution or the pharmaceutical industry.

• Desirable: Master’s degree

Work Experience/Skills:

• Minimum: Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills as well as written and oral communication skills.

• Desirable: Experience and interest in working with poultry is preferred. May also have experience working with livestock including cattle (dairy/beef) and swine, as well as companion animals, which may include horses, dogs, and cats. Previous experience in a research environment (GCP/GLP) and/or previous experience in research/product development in the animal health industry.

Other Desirable Attributes:

Competence in Microsoft Word and Excel. Additional database software experience helpful.

Company Description

Pfizer is a premier biopharmaceutical company taking new approaches to better health. The company discovers, develops, manufactures and delivers quality, safe and effective prescription medicines to treat and help prevent disease for both people and animals.

MPI in Mattawan is seeking a Research Associate in Clinical Pathology Set Ups.

Responsibilities:

The person hired for this position is responsible for the daily activities of the Clinical Pathology Set-ups area, including preparing and labeling collection tubes and containers for the In-Life departments; setting up Provantis instrument worksheets; preparing sample receipt paperwork; and preparing and labeling aliquot tubes and containers for the Clinical Pathology Lab.

Duties and Responsibilities – purpose of the function and result to be accomplished include but are not limited to those listed:

· Prepare and verify HCU / TK / client sample collection and aliquot tubes, daily, as appropriate.

· Complete Provantis worksheet set-up, reordering, and label printing, daily.
· Prepare and verify sample receipt paperwork, daily.

· Complete Provantis data collection and save Provantis reports, as required.
· Record refrigerator and / or freezer temperatures, as required.

· Use pipettes to aliquot samples and / or protocol-driven additives, as assigned.

· Use the following applications daily: Microsoft Office Suite, Provantis (In-Life module, Clinical Pathology Supervisor module, Labeling module), CSU Database (Microsoft Access), Task List Database (Microsoft Access), and eDocs.

· Read, understand, and follow study protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety requirements, regulatory guidelines (e.g. GLP), and company policies.

· Create and maintain clear and detailed documentation of all procedures, practices, techniques, and training incompliance with GLP standards.

· Provide input into assignments and think ahead with demonstrated planning skills.

· Notify Project Leader or Manager of problems identified that affect the integrity of data or assigned tasks in a timely manner.

· Primarily work independently, but group members will assist each other in bringing tasks and / or projects to successful completion.

· Complete all assigned events in eDocs, 100 percent of the time.

· Punctually and reliably -- attend according to MPI Research company policy.

Qualifications:
· BA / BS in relevant field (Biology, Chemistry, or related field preferred); or

· HS / GED.

· Self-motivated with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision.

· Excellent organizational and communication skills and very detail-oriented.

· Effective task performance, including having the ability to multi-task, in a fast-paced, rapidly-changing environment.

· Personal integrity and ethical conduct.

· Previous laboratory, QC, or data entry experience, preferred.

· Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, especially MS Word and MS Excel.

· Computer skills, commensurate with Essential Functions and including ability to learn a validated system.

· Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to, evenings, weekends, extended shifts and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice.

· Ability to work under specific time constraints 

Benefits at a Glance:

· MPI Research provides the following competitive benefits:

· Three choices of medical coverage, including prescription drug and vision coverage.

· Two choices of dental coverage.

· Medical and dependent pre-tax flexible spending accounts.

· Paid time off bank and holidays.

· Retirement savings plan – 401K plan with company matching on employee contributions.

· Short/Long term disability plans, voluntary life insurance, and company paid life insurance.

· Tuition reimbursement program.

· Employee assistance program.

· Employees at MPI Research also are given the opportunity to participate in company-sponsored events, wellness programs, self-directed work teams and open communications programs such as the All Employee Survey.

MPI Research is seeking a Whole-Body Autoradiography Analyst for its operations in Mattawan, Michigan.

The successful candidate for this job will have the following responsibilities:
• Perform Whole-Body Autoradiography (WBA) laboratory techniques
• Perform functions according to protocol, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
• Effectively works both individually and within a team
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.

Qualifications
• BS in Biology or closely related field and at least 2 years of WBA laboratory experience.
• Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Computer skills, commensurate with Essential Functions and including ability to learn a validated system.
• Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to, evenings, weekends, extended shifts and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice.
• Ability to work under specific time constraints.

Benefits at a Glance
MPI Research provides the following competitive benefits:
• Three choices of medical coverage, including prescription drug and vision coverage.
• Two choices of dental coverage.
• Medical and dependent pre-tax flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off bank and holidays.
• Retirement savings plan--401K plan with company matching on employee contributions.
• Short/Long term disability plans, voluntary life insurance, and company paid life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee assistance program.
• Employees at MPI Research also are given the opportunity to participate in company-sponsored events, wellness programs, self-directed work teams and open communications programs such as the All Employee Survey.
• Relocation / Sign-on Bonus are available to qualified candidates.

MPI Research, with global headquarters in Mattawan, Michigan, provides discovery, safety evaluation, bioanalytical, and analytical services to the biopharmaceutical, medical device, animal health, and chemical industries.