Research Associate II (Virology)

$50,000 - $65,000/Yr

ZP Group - Rockville, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Rockville, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Piper Health and Sciences is seeking a Research Associate II to support a well-known research organization specializing in infectious disease research in the Frederick, MD area. The Research Associate II will be responsible for performing TCID50 and plaque assays.

Responsibilities

• Design, generate, and characterize recombinant proteins
• Perform mammalian cell culture, transient transfections, protein expressions, protein purifications, and micro pipetting in a BSL2 laboratory setting
• Perform ELISA assays and other cell-based assays
• Collect, analyze, and summarize data using statistical software programs
• Perform laboratory maintenance such as maintaining and calibrating equipment and ordering laboratory supplies
• Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks
• Create and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience working in a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) or BSL-2 environment
• Experience with TCID50, and plaque assays
• Bachelor of Science in biological sciences and/or related field such as biology, chemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, etc.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision (through UHC)
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Life
• 401k
• Sick leave as required by law
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid Holidays