Senior Scientist, Infectious Diseases

Role Summary

Senior Scientist to join Infectious Diseases team focused on combating viral pathogens. Uses immunology and virology knowledge in in vitro and in vivo models to contribute to projects.

Responsibilities

• Designing, executing and analyzing cell-based virus infection assays and other in vitro assays in a BSL2 environment (30%)
• Designing, carrying out and analyzing molecular experiments including PCR, cloning, nucleic acid isolation/purification, protein purification (30%)
• Designing, performing and analyzing in vivo experiments using mice and ex vivo tissue processing and analysis by Flow cytometry, ELISA, ELIspot, qRT-PCR, plaque assay, and other (20%), in a BSL2 environment
• Troubleshooting methodological and technical issues
• Interpreting experimental data and literature, and communicating results in various scientific settings

Qualifications

• Minimum: PhD with 1 year of experience or BS/MS with 8-10 years of experience in immunology and/or infectious disease
• Strong background in one or more areas of immunology, virology, and/or infectious diseases; ability to perform tasks involved in immunological research in a BSL2 environment
• Experience with immunology techniques, molecular biology techniques, and cell-based in vitro assays
• Experience with animal handling and mouse in vivo techniques such as IV injections, virus challenge models, and ex vivo tissue analysis in BSL2 environments
• Strong communication, collaborative, and time-management skills
• Preferred: cloning, protein purification, microscopy

Skills

• Immunology techniques
• Molecular biology techniques
• Cell-based in vitro assays
• Animal handling and in vivo mouse techniques
• Data interpretation and scientific communication

Education

• PhD with relevant experience; or BS/MS with substantial experience in immunology and/or infectious disease