Virology Support Scientist (50224)
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Job Location:
Frederick, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
USD 120000 - 150000
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Position Objective: The Virology Support Scientist will provide services in support of the overall functions of the Office of Chief Scientist - Integrated Research Facility (OCSIRF) within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The PI-1 Virology Core has the principal focus of developing and executing an independent research program that is focused on understanding aspects of viral infection replication or pathogenesis to support the mission of the IRF-Frederick and NIAID.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide research services to support virology research such as performing research that takes advantage of IRF-Frederick resources and to provide technical expertise for the completion of cutting-edge research.
- Perform research with the guidance and direction of Federal Task Leader and Senior research staff.
- Provide expertise on basic virology molecular virology immunology organ-chip/organoid technologies drug screening assays microscopy protein chemistry or related fields.
- Responsible for laboratory inventory management submitting purchase requests managing laboratory resources and maintaining appropriate laboratory research documentation (notebooks).
- Execute virology research as directed
- Maintain proper research documentation and data management
- Maintain laboratory reagent and material inventories
- Manage general laboratory operations
- Submit purchase requests
- Assist with manuscript and report writing as requested
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of a full 4-year course of study from an accredited college or university leading to a B.S. or higher degree that includes specialized training and research in virology molecular biology serology and/or immunology.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous laboratory research experience (>3 years preferred).
- Virology research experience preferred.
- Previous recent BSL-3 or BSL-4 experience preferred; BSL-4 experience preferred.
- Strong communication skills both oral and written.
- Analytic organizational and time management skills.
*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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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Immunoassays
- Machine Learning
- Biochemistry
- Assays
- Research Experience
- Spectroscopy
- Research & Development
- cGMP
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Data Analysis Skills
