Scientist 2 Infectious Disease Research

25 سبتمبر، 2022

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SCIENTIST 2 INFECTIOUS DISEASE RESEARCH
General Summary
The Scientist 2 functions as a subject matter expert within the organization and has oversight of the scientific elements of projects to ensure successful completion and/or implementation. This position analyzes and reports results for publication or to sponsor; provides instruction to other members of the project team; and collaborates with other senior members of the staff on projects/research.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Performs role of Study Director (SD) and Scientific Subject Matter Expert (SME) on commercial and government contracts.
Conducts or oversees virology studies and assay development/validation experiments.
Partners with Business Development, Project Management, and Proposals to ensure successful client engagement, proposal development, study execution, and deliverables upon study completion.
Executes IR&D studies for new pipeline development
Within defined policies and procedures, provides resolution to complex scientific problems within a specified program.
Participates in all required GLP and BSL-3 training.
Assumes role of Study Director and/or Principal Investigator on commercial and government contracts.
Works closely with Study Coordinator and/or Project Manager as Technical SME on assigned projects and will interface with client's scientific staff as appropriate.
Develops assays; completes study designs for infectious diseases in vitro and/or in vivo studies.
Oversees and serves as a technical advisor for lab operations to execute assay development and validation experiments.
Writes study protocols and validation plans.
Supports troubleshooting assay issues in validation and sample analysis.
Reviews data from sample analyses and interpret Contributing Scientist Reports (CSR).
May participate in proposal generation and perform scientific/technical review.
Follows GLP practices to ensure all experimental data, including observations of unanticipated responses are accurately recorded and verified.
Performs all work tasks following laboratory safety requirements including A/BSL-3 and select agent.
Ensures compliance to all regulatory and safety requirements for work with select agents.
Observes appropriate safety and study requirements by reading, understanding, and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) requirements, and study protocols.
Participates in required select agent training as appropriate.

Requirements/Minimum Qualifications

BS in life sciences discipline plus at least 10 years' relevant experience, or MS in life sciences discipline plus at least 7 years' relevant experience, or PhD in life sciences discipline.
Have a recognized standing in their specialty and are known for their innovation and creativity in areas supporting the organization's mission.
Proficient in assay development methodologies.
Prior experience working in A/BSL-3 and handling of select agent is preferred.
Must be eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Work Environment & Conditions
This position is in a laboratory environment, including BSL-3, and requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including (but not limited to):

Eye protection (Safety glasses and/or full face shield)
Respirator (varies based on tasks and barrier requirements)
Tyvek/scrub suits
Nitrile (or equivalent) gloves (varies based on tasks)
Hearing protection (varies based on tasks)

Immunizations are required for this position and are determined by the study/agent. Some examples include Tetanus, Hepatitis B, Smallpox, Polio, and Influenza.
Physical Demands
This position requires the following physical abilities including (but not limited to):

Performing work with utilizing a computer for extended periods of time.
Sitting for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
Standing for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
Wearing a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) and performing work in a BSL-3 laboratory for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.