Scientist (Virus Production)
Scientist (Virus Production)
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Description
Position Objective: Provide services as a Scientist in support of the overall functions of the Vaccine Research Center (VRC) Vaccine Immunology Program (VIP) within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Produce rescue and propagate recombinant viruses using cell lines.
- Perform neutralization assays and hemagglutinin inhibition assays with viruses.
- Culture and maintain cell lines.
- Organize and maintain sample inventories.
- Conduct research including planning and conducting experiments and data analysis.
- Assist in training other contracted staff and students as directed by the federal task lead on the methods and procedures used in the laboratory.
- Locate and review literature pertinent to projects and to identify/modify the most applicable protocols and methods for experiments.
- Develop methods for and collect organize and record experimental data suitable for publication.
- Trouble shoot assays and adjust scientific methodology to correct problems or deficiencies in a research project experiment or trial.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records to ensure proper retention of scientific data.
- Collaborate with automation experts to streamline high throughput influenza analyses.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- PhD degree or Masters degree in Virology Immunology or a related field.
- Minimum of two years experience in Virology or a related field.
- Experience in virus production and rescue.
- Experience performing neutralization assays.
- Serve as subject matter expert and provides technical assistance to other NIH departments for influenza vaccine design and development.
- Demonstrates experience working in a laboratory environment.
- Demonstrates knowledge of maintaining accurate and detailed records.
- Demonstrates knowledge of proper laboratory disposal methods and safety procedures.
- Required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in a BSL-2 laboratory.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience working with influenza viruses strongly preferred.
- Ability to work independently multitask and pay close attention to detail.
- Strong written oral and visual communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word PowerPoint or other equivalent software suites
*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
This position is contingent upon contract award.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
