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Scientist

Employer
Emergent BioSolutions
Location
San Diego, CA, US
Start date
Dec 19, 2020

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Discipline
Science/R&D, Biotechnology
Required Education
Bachelors Degree
Position Type
Full time
Hotbed
Biotech Beach

Job Details

Those who join Emergent BioSolutions feel a sense of ownership about their future. You will excel in an environment characterized by respect, innovation and growth opportunities. Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance their scientific, technical and professional skills to develop products designed-to protect life.

Position Summary

The Scientist position supports the R&D teams to achieve company pipeline objectives by conducting research assignments involving a variety of laboratory equipment and procedures. Designs and executes laboratory experiments with a high degree of independence and troubleshoots unexpected experimental outcomes. Contributes to maintaining a clean and safe laboratory environment. Supports the development, qualification, validation, and execution of pre-clinical and clinical biological assays and other R&D projects as needed

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Work with a high degree of independence to execute R&D projects and contribute to project planning
  • Perform a wide variety of tasks in the laboratory: Troubleshoot, optimize, and execute bench experiments carefully and precisely. Make detailed observations as experiments are conducted. Maintain complete and accurate records of all work done in the laboratory.
  • Analyze data and interprets results. Present and discuss results of experiments with the department and project teams.
  • Contribute to the development of new pipeline vaccines; perform proof-of-concept studies related to the development of new technologies.
  • Assist with the development, optimization, qualification, and/or validation of immunoassays or other assays to support clinical trials and pre-clinical efforts
  • Participate on cross-functional project teams and support intradepartmental research efforts
  • Write and review technical reports, research protocols, SOPs, and scientific manuscripts for publication.
  • Maintain high level of professional expertise through familiarity with scientific literature
  • Train others in areas of expertise.
  • May participate in scientific conferences and contribute to scientific publications.


Minimum Education, Experience and Skills
  • PhD in virology, immunology, or a related scientific discipline.
  • MS with 5 years of experience in vaccine/drug development in an industry research environment.
  • BS with 8 years of relevant experience in vaccine/drug development in an industry research environment.
  • Experience with virus purification and virus neutralization assays.
  • Experience with immunological assays such as ELISA, Flow cytometry, western blot, immunofluorescence.
  • Technical expertise in molecular biology techniques and reverse engineering of viruses.
  • Knowledge and experience with operating in regulated GxP laboratory environments
  • Able to learn new skills quickly
  • Understanding of scientific methods and statistical analysis
  • Ability to analyze complex data and reach valid scientific conclusions
  • Excellent verbal and technical writing skills
  • Capable of searching scientific literature to gain information about specific topics.
  • Plan project tasks effectively, prioritize, keep to timeline, and multi-task


There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This information is available upon request from the candidate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform all essential functions.

Emergent BioSolutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values the diversity of our workforce. Emergent does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Information submitted will be used by Emergent BioSolutions for activities related to your prospective employment. Emergent BioSolutions respects your privacy and any use of the information submitted will be subject to the terms of our Privacy Policy .

Emergent BioSolutions does not accept non-solicited resumes or candidate submittals from search/recruiting agencies not already on Emergent BioSolutions' approved agency list. Unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to Emergent BioSolutions by search/recruiting agencies not already on Emergent BioSolutions' approved agency list shall become the property of Emergent BioSolutions and if the candidate is subsequently hired by Emergent BioSolutions, Emergent BioSolutions shall not owe any fee to the submitting agency.

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Company

Emergent BioSolutions is a global life sciences company whose mission is to protect and enhance life. Through our specialty products and contract development and manufacturing services, we are dedicated to providing solutions that address public health threats. Through social responsibility, we aim to build healthier and safer communities. We aspire to deliver peace of mind to our patients and customers so they can focus on what’s most important in their lives. In working together, we envision protecting or enhancing 1 billion lives by 2030. For more information visit www.emergentbiosolutions.com. Find us on LinkedIn and follow us on Twitter.

Stock Symbol: EBS

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Company info
Website
Phone
240-631-3200
Location
400 Professional Drive
Suite 400
Gaithersburg
Maryland
20879
United States

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