Research Associate II - cryoEM Lab

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Novavax, Inc (Nasdaq:NVAX) is a biotechnology committed to helping address serious infectious diseases globally through the discovery, development and delivery of innovative vaccines to patients around the world. We have more than a decade of experience contending with some of the world’s most devastating diseases, and we are here to make a difference. Hard-won lessons and significant advances illustrate that our proven technology based on solid science tested by decades of research, has tremendous potential to make a substantial contribution to public health worldwide.

• To assist in the preparation and maintenance of project related cloud/servers’ data files and documents in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), requirements.
• To provide assistance to the leading scientist in cryoEM lab management and data processing
  
  

Responsibilities

• Recognize, exemplify and adhere to cryoEM lab workflow for its Performance
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of the cryoEM laboratory and instruments.
• Assist in the set-up and maintenance of project related study documentation and study files both electronic and hard copy versions as applicable.
• Ensure SOP and/or Study Specific Procedure (SSP) compliant document storage by accurately filing study related material. This may include Central File support for Data Management as necessary.
• Assist with the coordination and completion of project related closeout activities as defined by manager and/or Sponsor SOPs/SSPs. This may include tracking, returning and archiving study related documentation, files or raw data (EM movies, images etc.)
• Provide assistance to the project team in support of data storage, reporting, accumulation and management activities.
• Accurately perform Quality Reviews and appropriately identify all issues as necessary.
• Accurately complete and submit weekly project timesheets as directed by company policy.
• Perform other duties reasonably related to the position as directed by manager/designee.
• Willing to learn and adopt responsibilities significantly required for maintaining EM facility
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S or M.S in IT/Computations/ Structural Biology, bioinformatics, biophysics or related field
• Familiarity with Data Management processes and/or one Cloud Data Management System.
• Technical knowledge of and strong operational experience using Linux.
• Experience with basic scripting.
• Demonstrated proficiency using python.
• Experience with Linux environment modules, especially lmod, and Anaconda.
• Experience using shared high-performance computing (HPC) clusters, cloud computations, Python based software, GPU nodes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent accuracy, attentiveness to detail and capacity to maintain a high level of quality in work related tasks.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work within a team environment and maintain a constructive approach when responding to internal customers.
• Ability to identify process inefficiencies and proactively communicate to management strategies for improvement and development.
• Ability to respond with flexibility to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
  
  

The annual base salary (or hourly wage) for this position falls within the range of $60,100.00 - $75,100.00. However, the actual base pay offered may vary based on several individualized factors, such as market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Novavax offers a base salary, annual bonus, equity grants, professional career development/growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Rx, STD, LTD, Life, Optional Life, 401(k) plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Novavax is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment and advancement opportunities are available to all individuals on an at-will basis, regardless of their race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, protective hairstyle, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.