Scientist 2 Infectious Disease Research

Job Description

SCIENTIST 2 INFECTIOUS DISEASE RESEARCHGeneral SummaryThe Scientist 2 functions as a subject matter expert within the organization and has oversight of the scientific elements of projects to ensure successful completion and/or implementation. This position analyzes and reports results for publication or to sponsor; provides instruction to other members of the project team; and collaborates with other senior members of the staff on projects/research.Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs role of Study Director (SD) and Scientific Subject Matter Expert (SME) on commercial and government contracts.
• Conducts or oversees virology studies and assay development/validation experiments.
• Partners with Business Development, Project Management, and Proposals to ensure successful client engagement, proposal development, study execution, and deliverables upon study completion.
• Executes IR&D studies for new pipeline development
• Within defined policies and procedures, provides resolution to complex scientific problems within a specified program.
• Participates in all required GLP and BSL-3 training.
• Assumes role of Study Director and/or Principal Investigator on commercial and government contracts.
• Works closely with Study Coordinator and/or Project Manager as Technical SME on assigned projects and will interface with clients scientific staff as appropriate.
• Develops assays; completes study designs for infectious diseases in vitro and/or in vivo studies.
• Oversees and serves as a technical advisor for lab operations to execute assay development and validation experiments.
• Writes study protocols and validation plans.
• Supports troubleshooting assay issues in validation and sample analysis.
• Reviews data from sample analyses and interpret Contributing Scientist Reports (CSR).
• May participate in proposal generation and perform scientific/technical review.
• Follows GLP practices to ensure all experimental data, including observations of unanticipated responses are accurately recorded and verified.
• Performs all work tasks following laboratory safety requirements including A/BSL-3 and select agent.
• Ensures compliance to all regulatory and safety requirements for work with select agents.
• Observes appropriate safety and study requirements by reading, understanding, and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) requirements, and study protocols.
• Participates in required select agent training as appropriate.

Requirements/Minimum Qualifications

• BS in life sciences discipline plus at least 10 years relevant experience, or MS in life sciences discipline plus at least 7 years relevant experience, or PhD in life sciences discipline.
• Have a recognized standing in their specialty and are known for their innovation and creativity in areas supporting the organizations mission.
• Proficient in assay development methodologies.
• Prior experience working in A/BSL-3 and handling of select agent is preferred.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Work Environment & ConditionsThis position is in a laboratory environment, including BSL-3, and requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including (but not limited to):

• Eye protection (Safety glasses and/or full face shield)
• Respirator (varies based on tasks and barrier requirements)
• Tyvek/scrub suits
• Nitrile (or equivalent) gloves (varies based on tasks)
• Hearing protection (varies based on tasks)

Immunizations are required for this position and are determined by the study/agent. Some examples include Tetanus, Hepatitis B, Smallpox, Polio, and Influenza.Physical DemandsThis position requires the following physical abilities including (but not limited to):

• Performing work with utilizing a computer for extended periods of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
• Standing for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
• Wearing a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) and performing work in a BSL-3 laboratory for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.

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