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.
• With limited supervision, design and implement protocols, as well as troubleshoot assays and experiments independently.
• Evaluate, analyze and compile data, and maintain databases.
• Responsible for routine QC/QA procedures, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment and inventories.
• Prepare reports, present data and participate in report and proposal preparation.
• Contribute or write SOPs or protocols in Master Control.
• Utilize Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for laboratory operation.
• 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

• Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration.
• 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.

Pay And Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here $70,500.00 - $100,901.00 USD 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.