Investigator

The Opportunity

As our scientist you will use your broad knowledge of animal models, intended to support/coordinate in vivo study activities for the Research team and report to the Associate Director of Research Core Services. You will support Research in the design, conduct and scientific interpretation of a wide array of animal research studies, including Influenza vaccines. You will work in diverse teams while retaining team member focus by assisting other Principal Investigators in the selection of and negotiation with Contract Research Organizations (CROs) to improve study execution efficiency for us.

Technical Management

You will:

• Oversee the technical management and technical conduct of the in vivo studies, and for the interpretation, analysis, documentation, technical validity of the projects and reporting of results, and represents the single point of studies control for us.
• Consult with in vivo studies partners during protocol development to improve protocol design to address study goals.
• Document and report on the daily operations of studies.
• Create all documents and maintain records related to the study including data entry and migration activities.
• Evaluate data for report preparation and experiment modification, as applicable and help write comprehensive reports.
• Confirm that all raw data, documentation, protocol, specimens, and study reports are transferred to the archives during or at the close of the study for us.
• Manage the inventory of equipment and supplies related to the study.
• Coordinate test article shipments to CROs for us.
• Coordinate with receipt and distribution of study related documents and materials.
• Coordinate with creation and maintenance of study files including study and reporting schedules, contracts, protocols, and other applicable documents and correspondence.
• Assure that Principal Investigators are informed of ongoing study activities and results and of any corrective actions required.
• Help with study budgets and other financial reports.

In Vivo Expert

You will:

• Be a subject matter expert leader to partner with scientists and leaders from other departments to provide scientific leadership and expertise for in vivo studies with vaccine development area in vivo researcher teams across multiple scientific fields.
• Be an in vivo scientific specialist, designing, interpreting, and troubleshooting studies for in vivo models of vaccine, data collection and analysis methodology for us.
• Communicate important messages to company partners and external vendors

CRO Liaison

You will:

• Working with CROs you will be a liaison between researchers and CRO(s) for us.
• Ensure animal care is implemented in a manner that meets the quality standards required for accreditation by AAALAC (the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care) and compliance with state and federal regulations for us.
• Conduct periodic inspections of ongoing non-clinical studies to assure the quality, integrity, and compliance of the studies with regulations and study protocols for us.
• Prepare written reports of audit findings; obtain commitments for corrective actions and follow up to verify that implementation of any such measures are completed promptly for us.
• Confirm with CROs that study personnel have the education to perform their assigned responsibility for us.
• Assure current copies of approved protocol and amendments are available to all study personnel and Investigators for us.

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. degree in Immunology, Microbiology, Cell and Molecular Biology or related disciplines from an accredited college or university.
• M.Sc. with 5+ years of relevant experience. Prior industry experience is ideal.
• Use your understanding and history employing preclinical models with us
• Your experience with in vivo study design and animal research is valuable to us
• Use your experience in assays related to immunology and vaccinology in animal testing.
• You will have demonstrated ability to speak up and raise issues to Research & Development Division's teams and management and CRO partners.
• You will use your collaboration to establish good working relationships with team members and management within our Company and with CRO partners.
• Use your knowledge of regulated groups such as, USDA, FDA, GLPs, GMPs, animal welfare guidelines, and AAALAC for us.
• Software skills: GraphPad Prism, Excel (can perform complex functions) , PowerPoint.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K, and PTO available from your first day of hire.

Our Benefits

Seqirus is committed to attracting and retaining world-class employees who are valued for their contributions to achieving business objectives. Learn more about some of the benefits you can participate in when you join Seqirus.

Seqirus is part of CSL Limited (ASX: CSL). As one of the largest influenza vaccine providers in the world, Seqirus is a major contributor to the prevention of influenza globally and a transcontinental partner in pandemic preparedness. Learn more about Seqirus.

As a global organisation with employees in 35+ countries, CSL embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. Learn more about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Seqirus.