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Scientist - Immunoassay - MPI Research

May 07
Location: Mattawan, MI
Categories: Research Scientist
Website: http://www.mpiresearch.com

Position Description

About MPI Research:

MPI Research exists to provide comprehensive preclinical and early clinical development research that meets the requirements of pharmaceutical, medical device, animal health, and chemical companies as well as governmental agencies as we partner together to bring safer, healthier products to the world. It is the common goal of MPI Research to ensure high quality, on-time research that adds value to our sponsors’ efforts to discover, develop, and enhance products in a regulated environment. We excel as a high performance, high quality organization because of experience, integrity, trust, and teamwork – among our staff and with our sponsors.

We are currently recruiting for the following position:

Scientist-Immunoassay/Immunotox

Responsibilities: Essential functions include but are not limited to the following:

Investigate and design new processes and provide recommendations for the improvement of current departmental processes; assist with assay development and validation in accordance with approved study protocol, SOPs, and GLP guidelines; conduct assays, plan and schedule experiments, including preparation of reagents and test materials; maintain detailed records and documentation to comply with regulatory requirements, MPI Research SOPs and GLP guidelines; assist in writing procedures and develop / revise departmental forms; review for accuracy and organization of studies and departmental data including assisting in preparation for archiving following study protocols and SOPs; maintain and conduct calibration, preventative / routine maintenance, and non-routine maintenance for departmental laboratory equipment in accordance with SOPs; oversee and participate in the ttraining of technical staff in departmental procedures.

EXPERIENCE WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING IS HIGHLY DESIRED: ELISA, ECL, electrochemiluminescence, immunogenicity, antibody development, immunoassay, immunochemistry, flow cytometry, FACS, MSD, meso scale discovery



Qualifications: Individual must have a BS / MS / HS / GED and 5-12 years of relevant experience.

Additionally, having the ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule which includes, but is not limited to, evenings, weekends, extended shifts and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice; and having the ability to work under specific time restraints is expected.

Benefits At A Glance:

MPI Research provides the following competitive benefits:

Two 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.

If you are interested in joining an organization committed to providing high quality, on-time research that aids in the discovery, development and enhancement of human and animal health and the environment please complete an on-line profile at www.mpiresearch.com.

AA/EEO Employer, M/F/D/V.

How to Apply

barry.johnson@mpiresearch.com

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