Scientist II

Job Summary

Seqirus Clinical Serology group is speaking with Sr. Scientists who will provide hands on expertise in the development of new serological assays, optimization of assay formats and performance and provide insight into troubleshooting of assay validation and performance at contract testing facilities.

• Serological assay development and optimization for viral vaccine candidates.  Assay formats include antibody binding and functional assays.  May include collaboration on development of CMI assays.  Assay optimization for performance, data capture and analysis to support compliant high throughput testing of clinical samples.  Assays may be qualified or validated prior to transfer to contract testing facilities following GLP.
• Assist with the transfer of novel clinical assays to contract testing facilities and monitoring according to GLP.  Assist with monitoring assay validation and assay performance at contract testing facilities.  Includes reviewing protocols, reports and some basic data analysis.  Interacts with external parties.
• Documentation and presentation of scientific results.  Maintains lab notebooks. Includes writing of assay protocols, preparation of internal results via reports and presentations to cross-functional teams. 
• Interact with the research group for the development of novel assays and with their deployment/transfer to a regulated clinical testing environment.
• Reads and reviews literature to maintain awareness of new technologies and vaccine developments.

• MS or PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology or immunology
• MS with 10+ year or PhD with 0-3+ years academic or pharmaceutical/biotech experience in vaccine development
• Broad functional expertise and demonstrable scientific knowledge of assays/techniques
• Ability to develop and implement new assays with minimal guidance
• Understands and recognizes the impact and implications of data
• Working knowledge of GxPs
• Experience with basic data analysis and presentation software
• Strong organizational, written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work within a matrixed team environment is essential

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