HIV Assay Scientist

This position will be responsible for virus production and characterization and patient sample handling and testing via high throughput instrumentation. The successful candidate will participate in routine testing as well as the development and validation of novel assays.

The job will entail several facets of HIV work including:

• Receipt logging and processing of patient blood samples into PBMCs
• Virus production including large laboratory-scale preps ELISA and flow cytometry-based characterization and plasmid handling
• High throughput testing of compounds in cellular HIV assays
• Assisting with development validation and running of novel biomarker assay

Qualifications :

This job is fast-paced and will be very much hands-on in the laboratory. Handling of HIV materials (lab strains as well as patient-derived samples) is a job requirement.

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• At least a bachelors degree in life science bioengineering or similar area of study
• 3 years of hands-on experience in a pharmaceutical industry lab environment focusing on cell culture and running assays
• Must have hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and immunoassays
• Ability and willingness to learn and operate automated equipment
• Must be eligible to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with blood processing
• Experience with primary cell culture transfection and flow cytometry
• Previous experience operating automated liquid handlers

Additional Information :

The position is full-time first shift Monday-Friday with overtime as needed. Candidates living within a commutable distance of West Point PA are encouraged to apply.

Excellent full-time benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage dental and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time