Job Details
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Rescue and characterize pseudo viruses and/or RNA viruses
- Apply molecular biology skills to generate recombinant proteins and viruses
- Execute biochemical and cell-based assays to characterize candidate or authorized vaccines and mAbs for SARS-CoV-2, RSV, and other viral pathogens
- Assist in the preparation and review of bioanalytical data and reports suitable for regulatory submission
- Communicate across the matrixed team environment
Education & Essential Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in virology, molecular biology, immunology, or another related field with 2+ years of relevant industrial (preferred) or academic experience or a Master's Degree with some relevant experience.
- Background in molecular biology techniques such as cloning, site-directed mutagenesis, DNA and RNA isolation and purification, sequencing, RT-PCR, and qPCR.
- Experience in cell culture, viral propagation, and viral titration.
- Ability to evaluate data quality, troubleshoot, and interpret experimental results
- Meticulous tracking and documenting of results in laboratory notebooks, databases, and scientific reports
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Desirable Requirements:
- Hands-on experience with paramyxoviruses and coronaviruses
- Understanding of molecular cloning techniques and vector engineering
- Understanding of DNA sequencing techniques (NGS and Sanger) and sequence analysis
- Experience in the handling/processing of clinical specimens