Assistant Scientist

JOB PURPOSE JVM is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Assistant Scientist to join our team and perform a full range of scientific services with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 (South Central) serving Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in serving as a scientific or technical resource.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manage laboratory inspections and maintenance programs in compliance with GLP regulations. Develop and manage third party claim investigations and contractor remedial oversight for various insurance companies. Prepare biological samples, reagents, stock and working standards and QC samples. Develop ELISA and SEAP assays for quantification of HIV proteins. Involve in and bring project from start to FDA acceptance to commercial introduction. Perform ELISA, RIA, and EIA screening of monoclonal antibodies for specific antigens. Maintain laboratory safety logs and compliance with OSHA, EHSA, FDA, ASTM and QS9000 standards. Develop and validate HPLC methods for dissolution. Co-developed suspension and solution formulations for GLP toxicology studies. Fill pharmaceutical blisters, prepare standards, and sample solvents/reagents, processed/analyze HPLC results. Perform urine & blood screening/confirmatory analysis using solid and liquid phase extraction techniques. Develop extraction processes for naturally occurring cholesterol-lowering compounds. Conduct test method training for Jr. Scientists or newly hired scientists. Prepare DNA/RNA samples for genotyping and expression. Perform metabolic profiling experiments, data processing and project reporting. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of two years of higher-level education beyond high school, with three years of experience. Must be able to pass a background check. Johnson Venture Management Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Position is contingent upon contract award.