Infectious Disease Scientist
About The Position
Our company's Infectious Disease and Vaccines group is seeking applicants for a Research Scientist position in the HIV Discovery area. This hands-on laboratory role contributes to in vivo studies, standardized biological assays, and development of novel biomarker assays (ELISA, qPCR, and related technologies). Candidates must be comfortable working with HIV-positive materials (laboratory strains and animal/patient-derived samples) and performing small-animal handling and procedures. The role requires strong organization, communication, and a willingness to learn new equipment and automation platforms.
Requirements
- BS or MS in biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, or a related life-science discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on research lab experience for BS candidates, or minimum 1 year for MS candidates (experience beyond classroom coursework required).
- Experience with rodent handling and small-animal procedures, including injections (IP, SQ, IV, PO) and blood sampling (IV, RO).
- Hands-on experience with molecular and immunoassay techniques such as ELISA and qPCR.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, time management, and effective written and verbal communication.
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and learn new laboratory instruments and automation platforms.
- Ability to work with HIV-positive materials under appropriate biosafety conditions.
Nice To Haves
- Adaptability
- Animal Handling
- Assay
- Assay Development
- Biochemical Assays
- Biochemistry
- Cell-Based Assays
- Cell Biology
- Cell Culture Techniques
- Data Analysis
- Detail-Oriented
- Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
- Flow Cytometry
- Immunochemistry
- Immunocytochemistry (ICC)
- Infectious Disease
- Infectious Disease Research
- Inventory Management
- In Vitro Assays
- Lab Equipment Maintenance
- Life Science
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology Techniques
- Specimen Collection Container
- Supply Management
Responsibilities
- Support and execute in vivo rodent studies, including cage maintenance, animal handling, dosing (IP, SQ, IV, PO), and blood/tissue collection.
- Process biological samples and perform biomarker assays (ELISA, qPCR and other immunoassays) to generate high-quality data for HIV programs.
- Run standardized, validated biological assays and document results according to laboratory procedures and data integrity standards.
- Develop and optimize novel biomarker assays and support assay validation and troubleshooting.
- Maintain lab equipment, prepare reagents, and ensure compliance with biosafety protocols for handling HIV-positive materials.
- Record and manage experimental data using electronic lab notebooks and common office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); communicate results to cross-functional teams.
- Contribute to lab organization, inventory management, and adherence to SOPs and regulatory requirements.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
- retirement benefits, including 401(k)
- paid holidays
- vacation
- compassionate and sick days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
