Manager is looking for candidates with the following experience: 1. Molecular Cloning 2. Tissue Culture 3. Any Viral Work
Desired but not required: Prior experience with RSV, HNPV or other RNA respiratory viruses
The team consists of 6 team members.
This role is 100% ONSITE as it is lab based. Please ensure your candidate is aware of this requirement
Hours are Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm with little to no overtime
Main Duties and Responsibilities This job is a lab-based research role. The work will be focused heavily upon molecular viral surveillance and resistance monitoring for the infection franchise. A background in molecular/clinical virology and/or vaccinology is required • Rescue and characterize pseudoviruses 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 & Experience 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. Essential Requirements • 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