SARS-CoV-2 Serology Post-Doctoral Fellow (req1563)

Company: Frederick National Laboratory
Location: Frederick
Posted on: July 17, 2021

Job Description:

KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conduct immunological studies to understand antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection and candidate vaccines within clinical trials
• Independently design and execute experiments with rigorously, and evaluate and analyze experimental data
• Optimize and develop immunological assays, including antibody avidity, multiplex and pseudoviral neutralization assays
• Ability to troubleshoot results independently
• Present research findings at internal and external meetings
• Write manuscripts
• Accurately document experiments and follow good documentation practices
• Write proposals, reports and manuscripts

• Possession of a PhD degree in Immunology or a related field from an accredited college or university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency
• No work experience required with a PhD degree
• Strong background in molecular biology techniques
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

• Strong background in immunology
• Record of outstanding research productivity reflected in publications
• Proficient in immunological techniques, such as ELISA, Multiplex Assays, ELISPOT, Flow Cytometry, as well as cellular and molecular biology techniques, next generation sequencing, proteomics and transcriptomics
• Experience in assay development and validation
• Experience in analyses of large, complex data sets from immunological, translational research studies
• Experience in conducting research within clinical trials, in a GCLP/CLIA environment
• Strong understanding of GLP/GCLP/CLIA requirements

• This position is subject to working with or have potential for exposure to infectious material, requiring medical clearance and immunizations

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