To function as a key contributor to the development and licensure of vaccines as well as new label claims or product improvement research of licensed vaccines. Ensure laboratory and clinical activities are performed in compliance with current scientific knowledge, quality and regulatory requirements. Support other departments for technical processes and organization.

Analytical

• Independently perform a wide range of laboratory assays, such as classical microbiological techniques, general tissue culture, ELISA, Western blot, PCR, etc

• Participate in development and validation of new analytical assays

• Train other laboratory personnel in new techniques

• Prepare data sets in spreadsheets for statistical analysis

Clinical

• Organize and conduct/coordinate clinical trials

• May act as a study monitor

• Prepare and process clinical samples

Communication

• Independently source supplies in support of laboratory and clinical studies.

• If required interacts with external collaborators in consultation with direct manager

• Maintain regular inter and intradepartmental communication in support of ongoing projects

• Present scientific literature for internal review

Scientific Writing/presentation

• Maintain high quality laboratory documentation

• Author and edit laboratory methods, protocols, reports, and operating procedures of low to moderate complexity

• Review technical documents for accuracy of timelines, methods, and data sets

• Prepare presentation using Microsoft® Powerpoint for internal sharing of data

• Shape solutions out of complexity - Is open and curious of others perspectives

• Client focus - Has in mind clients satisfaction

• Collaborate with empathy - Has a positive attitude towards collaboration

• Engage and develop - Clarifies short-term directions

• Drive ambition and accountability - Proactively manages own and others work

• Influence others - Communicates transparently

• Working knowledge of microbiology techniques (aseptic technique, preparation of media, culturing organisms, etc.)

• Experience performing laboratory assays

• Ability to participate in clinical trials

• Ability to perform and interpret basic statistics

• Ability to design and propose experiments within one’s scope of work

• Ability to clearly and accurately write and present scientific information

• Ability to work in a team setting

Education – BA/BS in Microbiology, Biology, or related field

Work Experience – 5 years of relevant experience, or a graduate degree (MS or PhD) in a related field

Other (consider certifications, specialized knowledge and/or training, etc.) Knowledge of virus propagation and titration techniques, experience in assay development and validation (e.g. PCR, ELISA, and Western blot), and experience using molecular techniques preferred

• Ability to read, write legibly, and communicate in English

• Visual inspection

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