Sr. Scientist, Research

We go where others won’t, taking on some of the biggest public health challenges to protect and enhance millions of lives, and create a better, more secure world. Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance their scientific, technical and professional skills to develop products designed-to protect and enhance life.

JOB SUMMARY

Lead and execute efforts to develop and implement cell-based assays to analyze functional responses of monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies using a variety of formats (immunofluorescence, ELISA, real-time cell analysis, etc) against BSL-2 pathogens.  Develop and implement cell-based assays to analyze T and B cell responses. Develop and maintain cell cultures and cell banks. Implement automated cell imaging technology and high throughput or semi-automated liquid handling as appropriate

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work with a high degree of independence to execute R&D projects and contribute to project planning
• Perform a wide variety of tasks in the laboratory: Troubleshoot, optimize, and execute bench experiments carefully and precisely. Make detailed observations as experiments are conducted. Maintain complete and accurate records of all work done in the laboratory.
• Safely handle serum and/or tissues from preclinical studies (ie murine, NHP) as well as samples of human origin 
• Analyze data and interpret results. Present and discuss results of experiments with the department and project teams.
• Contribute to the development of new pipeline vaccines and therapeutics; perform proof-of-concept studies related to the development of new technologies.
• Participate on cross-functional project teams and support interdepartmental research efforts
• Write and review technical reports, research protocols, SOPs, and scientific manuscripts for publication.
• Maintain high level of professional expertise through familiarity with scientific literature
• Train others in areas of expertise.
• May participate in scientific conferences and contribute to scientific publications

The above statements are intended to describe the nature of work performed by those in this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time which reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. 

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS
•    PhD in virology, immunology, or a related scientific discipline with a minimum of 5 years of post-doctoral experience. 
•    MS with 8 years of experience in vaccine/drug development in an industry research environment.
•    BS with 10 years of relevant experience in vaccine/drug development in an industry research environment.
•    Broad experience developing and implementing cell-based neutralization assays using BSL-2 pathogens and reporter gene systems
•    Safely handle BSL-2 organisms and tissue samples
•    Hands-on experience with high-throughput assay formats and liquid handling
•    Hands-on experience with automated cell imaging equipment
•    Hands-on experience with transducing cells via electroporation or chemical transfection
•    Able to learn new skills quickly
•    Understanding of scientific methods and statistical analysis
•    Ability to analyze complex data and reach valid scientific conclusions
•    Excellent verbal and technical writing skills
•    Capable of searching scientific literature to gain information about specific topics
•    Plan project tasks effectively, prioritize, keep to timeline, and multi-task

Per CDC guidelines, Emergent strongly recommends that all employees working on site are vaccinated to help ensure their safety, as well as the safety of fellow employees. This includes the use of good judgment when determining when the CDC guidelines advise that you stay home when ill. 

There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This information is available upon request from the candidate.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform all essential functions.
 

Emergent BioSolutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values the diversity of our workforce.  Emergent does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
 

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