Research Associate II - Influenza Immunology (VICD)

Key Roles/Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory activities including sample management, reagent prep, conducting testing and troubleshooting, analyze data, supply ordering and other related activities.
• Optimize and validate procedures and methodologies for assessment of immune responses to infections and vaccines.
• Plan experiments and conduct testing of large number of samples from clinical studies.
• Design and implement protocols, as well as troubleshoot assays and experiments independently.
• Evaluate, analyze and compile data, and maintain databases.
• Remain current on literature and relevant laboratory techniques.

Basic Qualifications

• Possession of Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or four (4) years relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.
• Detailed knowledge of vaccines, immunology, and virology.
• Demonstrated experience in cellular and molecular biological techniques, including tissue culture, aseptic techniques, cell line maintenance, production of plasmids and virus-like particles, western blot, ELISA, virus neutralizing assays, plaque assays, and PCR.
• Familiar with LIMS and Master Control (or other electronic documentation system).
• Experience in or familiarity with GCLP laboratory.
• Demonstrated or good understanding of Good Documentation Practices in laboratory.
• Excellent record keeping and organization skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant studies.
• Experience in development, validation and implementation of immunological assays including ELISA and antibody-based.
• Experience handling large data sets, statistics, software tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience in laboratories operating under GCLP/GMP/GLP/CLIA.
• Experience using robotics and electronic documentation systems and LIMS.
• Experience with electronic documentation systems and LIMS.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, color, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Pay And Benefits

The posted pay range for this job is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The salary range posted is a full-time equivalent salary and will vary depending on scheduled hours for part time positions.