Scientist I

Role Summary

Scientist I at Novavax. This position provides support to the Translational Medicine team, focusing on biomarker strategies that bridge preclinical research and clinical application, and contributes to integration of laboratory and clinical data to inform decision-making in drug development with a focus on precision medicine and patient stratification.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement translational research strategies.
• Support biomarker discovery and validation studies using clinical and preclinical samples.
• Develop and optimize new assays to interrogate biomarkers in an in vitro immunological setting to support preclinical and clinical studies with minimal supervision.
• Use molecular and classical immunology/infectious disease techniques to generate reagents for assay development, such as recombinant proteins/viruses and reporter systems.
• Analyze and interpret complex biological data from omics technologies (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics).
• Apply expertise in flow cytometry and ELISPOT-based assays to measure cell-mediated immunity.
• Assist in the development of biomarker-related clinical trial protocols and study documents.
• Familiarity with assay qualifications and validation procedures is preferred.
• Contribute to the preparation of regulatory submissions and scientific publications.
• Stay current with relevant scientific literature and emerging technologies in translational research and biomarker development.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Oncology, Pharmacology, or a related field with a minimum of 3 years of relevant postdoctoral or industry experience.
• Hands-on experience with molecular and cellular biology techniques.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools (Flowjo, Prism) and bioinformatics platforms is a plus.
• Experience working with clinical trial samples or clinical data is preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong collaboration and team-working abilities.

Education

• Ph.D. in a related field as specified above.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility and Dexterity: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; fine motor skills for handling small instruments and delicate samples; ability to bend, reach, squat or climb small ladders.
• Visual and Auditory Requirements: Good vision and hearing adequate for lab work.
• Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and carry up to 25–30 lbs; pushing/pulling carts or equipment may be required.
• Environmental Tolerance: Comfortable working around chemical fumes or biological materials, noise from equipment, and variable temperature/humidity.
• Protective Equipment Use: Able to wear lab coats, gloves, safety glasses, face shields, respirators, etc., for extended periods.