Assistant Scientist II

Perform virologic assays, including under GLP conditions, using a variety of human and non-human pathogens in the presence of blood components. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Execute experiments, either independently or as a team member; including experiments for product claims and regulatory submissions.
• Work with various viruses in BSL-2+ environments.
• Prepare and manipulate various blood products including plasma, platelets and red blood cells.
• Develop, optimize, and qualify or validate viral enumeration assays.
• Perform and appropriately document GLP and notebook studies.
• Act as principal investigator/study director in conducting experiments.
• Make detailed observations, analyze data, and interpret results.
• Prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses.
• Analyze data and results for research experiments as well as GLP studies.
• Prepare final reports, study plans, etc., necessary for multiple projects.
• Prepare and present experimental results in appropriate forums.
• May present at scientific conferences and contribute to scientific publications.
• May provide expertise on project teams, including contribution of ideas, developing plans, execution of the plan and timely reporting of results.
• Maintain high level of professional expertise through familiarity with current scientific literature.
• Contribute to project progress within his/her scientific discipline.
• May mentor or provide guidance to other personnel.
• Perform other related duties as required. 

  Qualifications/Requirements/Skills: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline with minimum 8-11 years of experience, or
• Master’s degree in a scientific discipline with a minimum 5-8 years of experience.
• Experience culturing mammalian cell culture.
• Experience working with viruses is a must.
• Experience working with human blood products desirable.
• Experience working in a GLP or other regulated environment desirable.
• Proficient in writing reports, regulatory submissions and publications.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong mathematics skills.
• Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, scientific, and graphics applications
• Sharp analytical skills; problem-solving, trouble-shooting, innovative.
• Team-oriented.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good communication skills (verbal, written, interpersonal, listening)
• Flexible; ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Good time management. (schedules, timelines, task prioritization)