Scientist, Microbiology
- Employer
- Cerus Corporation
- Location
- Concord, California, US
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Jan 31, 2022
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- Sector
- Academic / Research, Consultancy/Private Sector
- Field
- Conservation science
- Discipline
- Biology
- Salary Type
- Salary
- Employment Type
- Full time
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Initiates and executes research and development viral infectivity assays using a variety of different viruses, including HIV, in human blood and blood products. May occasionally perform bacteriology assays.
Primary Responsibilities:
· Initiate and execute experiments, either independently or as a team member.
· Some of the work may support product claims and regulatory submissions
· Work with various pathogenic viruses in BSL-2+ environments
· Prepare and manipulate various blood products, including plasma, platelets and RBC
· Initiate, grow and maintain various cultured cells
· Develop and optimize viral cell culture systems
· Develop, optimize and qualify or validate viral infectivity assays
· Perform and appropriately document GLP and notebook studies
· Make detailed observations, analyze data and interpret results
· Prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols and quantitative analyses
· Analyze data and results for research experiments as well as GLP studies
· Prepare final reports, study plans, etc., necessary for multiple projects
· Act as Study Director when Cerus performs GLP studies as a Test Facility
· Act as Principal Investigator when Cerus performs GLP studies as a Test Site
· Prepare and deliver presentations of experimental results in internal or public forums
· Maintain high level of professional expertise through familiarity with current scientific literature
· Contribute to project progress within his/her scientific discipline
· Perform as subject matter expert in general virology, viral infectivity assays, and viral inactivation
· Contribute to/author regulatory submissions and scientific journal articles
· May supervise lower level Microbiology staff
· Design, initiate and manage off-site studies
· Perform other related duties as required
Qualifications/Requirements/Skills:
· Ph.D. in a virology-related discipline preferred or MS/MA in a Virology or microbiology-related discipline with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience; BA/BS required with a minimum of 15 years relevant experience.
· Demonstrated ability to initiate, carry out and complete research and/or development projects.
· Experience in developing new methodology and techniques
· Working knowledge of scientific principles of virology, desirable
· Experience working with pathogenic viruses or bacteria, desirable
· Experience with viral plaque and TCID50 assays for viability determination and enumeration, experience with a wide range of virus/cell systems, desirable
· Experience with PCR and other amplification techniques
· Experience with cell or molecular biology
· Experience developing immunoassays, ELISpot and/or ELISA, identification of viruses by CPE desirable
· Experience with cell culture, including stock preparation and repository maintenance
· Experience working with human blood products desirable
· Experience working in a GLP or other regulated environment desirable
· Strong attention to detail and accuracy
· Must have publications in peer-reviewed journals, or demonstrated ability to independently write reports that address key technical research and development issues.
· Excellent mathematical skills, problem solving skills, and ability to apply scientific methods to resolution.
· Strong word processing, spreadsheet, scientific and graphics applications skills
· Proven analytical skills; problem-solving, trouble-shooting, innovative
· Team oriented
· Ability to work independently
· Strong communication and presentation skills (verbal, excellent written, interpersonal, listening).
· Flexible; ability to adapt to changing priorities
· Time management (schedules, timelines, task prioritization)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $106,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
Supplemental Pay:
COVID-19 considerations:
We are a fully vaccinated organization and we follow county and CDC measures
Work Location: One location
Primary Responsibilities:
· Initiate and execute experiments, either independently or as a team member.
· Some of the work may support product claims and regulatory submissions
· Work with various pathogenic viruses in BSL-2+ environments
· Prepare and manipulate various blood products, including plasma, platelets and RBC
· Initiate, grow and maintain various cultured cells
· Develop and optimize viral cell culture systems
· Develop, optimize and qualify or validate viral infectivity assays
· Perform and appropriately document GLP and notebook studies
· Make detailed observations, analyze data and interpret results
· Prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols and quantitative analyses
· Analyze data and results for research experiments as well as GLP studies
· Prepare final reports, study plans, etc., necessary for multiple projects
· Act as Study Director when Cerus performs GLP studies as a Test Facility
· Act as Principal Investigator when Cerus performs GLP studies as a Test Site
· Prepare and deliver presentations of experimental results in internal or public forums
· Maintain high level of professional expertise through familiarity with current scientific literature
· Contribute to project progress within his/her scientific discipline
· Perform as subject matter expert in general virology, viral infectivity assays, and viral inactivation
· Contribute to/author regulatory submissions and scientific journal articles
· May supervise lower level Microbiology staff
· Design, initiate and manage off-site studies
· Perform other related duties as required
Qualifications/Requirements/Skills:
· Ph.D. in a virology-related discipline preferred or MS/MA in a Virology or microbiology-related discipline with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience; BA/BS required with a minimum of 15 years relevant experience.
· Demonstrated ability to initiate, carry out and complete research and/or development projects.
· Experience in developing new methodology and techniques
· Working knowledge of scientific principles of virology, desirable
· Experience working with pathogenic viruses or bacteria, desirable
· Experience with viral plaque and TCID50 assays for viability determination and enumeration, experience with a wide range of virus/cell systems, desirable
· Experience with PCR and other amplification techniques
· Experience with cell or molecular biology
· Experience developing immunoassays, ELISpot and/or ELISA, identification of viruses by CPE desirable
· Experience with cell culture, including stock preparation and repository maintenance
· Experience working with human blood products desirable
· Experience working in a GLP or other regulated environment desirable
· Strong attention to detail and accuracy
· Must have publications in peer-reviewed journals, or demonstrated ability to independently write reports that address key technical research and development issues.
· Excellent mathematical skills, problem solving skills, and ability to apply scientific methods to resolution.
· Strong word processing, spreadsheet, scientific and graphics applications skills
· Proven analytical skills; problem-solving, trouble-shooting, innovative
· Team oriented
· Ability to work independently
· Strong communication and presentation skills (verbal, excellent written, interpersonal, listening).
· Flexible; ability to adapt to changing priorities
· Time management (schedules, timelines, task prioritization)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $106,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
COVID-19 considerations:
We are a fully vaccinated organization and we follow county and CDC measures
Work Location: One location
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