Research Scientist
Full time or part time? Full-Time
Shift First :Hours 08:30-16:30
Any possibility of the assignment to be converted to a full-time role? May be possible, but unknown at this time.
- Perform basic cell culture techniques for isolation of primary cells and passage of cell lines.
- Assist with the execution of viral propagation and analytical proof of concept (POC) experiments.
- Execute in vitro analytical assays to evaluate and qualify viral stocks with minimal supervision.
- Accountable for performing all techniques and assays so test sessions yield valid results and repeated work is minimized.
- Provide quality support of viral research team members through data acquisition, reporting, and communication.
- Accurately record all data from research experiments and testing sessions in laboratory notebooks as appropriate.
- Generate documentation (ex. method protocols, research reports, SOPs) as a result of viral process or analytical POC experiments.
- Maintain inventory of key laboratory supplies.
- Comply with applicable regulations, perform all work in a safe and responsible manner, and maintain proper records in accordance with standard operating procedures and corporate policies.
Required Experience : 0-3 Years
- Initiates, executes, completes, and communicates results and related issues with supervision.
- Maintain constructive and positive working relationships with the viral research teams, local development and analytical teams, clinical operations, industrial operations, regulatory affairs, and quality control.
- Follow Research & Development policies and procedures to maintain high quality standards and follow best practices.
- Ability to learn new types of assays and technology easily.
- Experience in culture of primary avian cells and continuous cell lines is preferred.
- Experience conducting in vitro assays (viral titration, PCR, ELISA, virus neutralization) preferred.
- Experience with the safe and appropriate use of BSL2 organisms preferred.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree