Scientist 1 - Virology

About the role

As a Scientist 1 in Virology, your activities will support assay development through commercial application of new and innovative service offerings within the biosafety testing space. You are responsible for the scientific integrity of technical work performed in the laboratory, maintaining detailed workbooks/documentation, and ensuring all documentation fulfills generally accepted professional/industry standards. You will also maintain a thorough understanding of company testing services, technical principles, and applications as they apply to your position.

Responsibilities

• Performs testing in accordance with SOPs and regulations (cGMP and GLP).
• Acts as subject matter expert (SME) for specific defined area(s) of the business.
• Applies laboratory techniques and skills to complete experiments designed to address a variety of specific problems.
• Independently applies basic scientific principles in the design of experiments and the development of assays.
• For GLP studies, acts as Study Director.
• Makes detailed observations, documents results, and performs data analysis.
• Operates and maintains lab equipment as required by SOPs and testing procedures.
• Utilizes applicable computer programs during testing and routine tasks (e.g., Word, Excel, Oracle, LIMS, BRIQS).
• Communicates deviations/events, progress, and interim results to Study Management.
• Leads the completion of event records.
• Liaises with Quality Assurance and appropriate cross-functional departmental areas to close events and corrective actions identified during GxP laboratory testing.
• Maintains a working knowledge of lab procedures and assays.
• Creates/revises SOPs, laboratory records, and other related documentation as assigned.
• Writes technical reports for internal use and collaborates on papers for external use.
• Performs training of laboratory personnel as needed/assigned.
• Contributes ideas and suggestions to improve standard laboratory techniques, protocols, processes, and equipment.
• Acts as key driver/champion on project teams.
• Complies with company health and safety regulations and procedures.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in a scientific discipline (e.g., Virology, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, etc.) or
• Master’s Degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Virology, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, etc.) with 3+ years of scientific/laboratory experience or
• Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Virology, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, etc.) with 4+ years of scientific/laboratory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in cell culture (including mammalian) and aseptic techniques.
• GMP and/or GLP experience and understanding of regulatory standards and root cause analysis.
• Experience in Virology and working with viruses.
• Broad working knowledge of the field and experience with scientific laboratory practices, techniques, equipment, materials, and advanced mathematical calculations.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory regulations, quality assurance, and compliance standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills demonstrated through presentations/seminars, oversight of projects, or implementation of new services.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Highly collaborative as well as independent.
• Demonstrates a high level of initiative and leadership capabilities.
• Effective coaching and training skills for complex and highly technical work.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $75,000 - $112,000. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. The position may also be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Retirement contributions
• Other perquisites

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