Senior Biologist

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Education and Experience BS required, approximately 7-10 years of experience in technical discipline required and 4 years of experience in a technical reputed company and/or demonstrated leadership preferred. Advanced degree preferred. Advanced degree – MS, PhD may be substitute for up to 2 years experience. reputed company certifications required. Benefits: • Competitive Salary • ESOP stock plan • Medical Plans (HMO, PPO), Dental, & reputed company • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Employee Assistant Program (EAP) • Vacation & reputed company Time, Holidays • 401K • Basic Life reputed company • Voluntary Benefit reputed company Please reputed company with your resume and cover letter. reputed company. is an employee-owned company and an equal opportunity employer, and we value inclusion and diversity. 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