Assoc Scientist Bioscience

Assoc Scientist Bioscience

Location:
Gaithersburg, MD

Duration: 12 Months

Main Duties and Responsibilities

This job is a lab-based research role. The work will be focused heavily upon molecular viral surveillance and resistance monitoring for the Client infection franchise. A background in molecular/clinical virology and/or vaccinology is required

Rescue and characterize pseudoviruses and/or RNA viruses

Apply molecular biology skills to generate recombinant proteins and viruses

Execute biochemical and cell-based assays to characterize candidate or authorized vaccines and mAbs for SARS-CoV-2, RSV, and other viral pathogens

Assist in the preparation and review of bioanalytical data and reports suitable for regulatory submission

Communicate across the matrixed team environment

Education & Experience Requirements :

Bachelor's Degree in virology, molecular biology, immunology, or another related field with 2+ years of relevant industrial (preferred) or academic experience or a Master's Degree with some relevant experience.

Essential Requirements

Background in molecular biology techniques such as cloning, site-directed mutagenesis, DNA and RNA isolation and purification, sequencing, RT-PCR, and qPCR.

Experience in cell culture, viral propagation, and viral titration.

Ability to evaluate data quality, troubleshoot, and interpret experimental results

Meticulous tracking and documenting of results in laboratory notebooks, databases, and scientific reports

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Desirable Requirements

Hands-on experience with paramyxoviruses and coronaviruses

Understanding of molecular cloning techniques and vector engineering

Understanding of DNA sequencing techniques (NGS and Sanger) and sequence analysis

Experience in the handling/processing of clinical specimens

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