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Southern Research · 1 month ago

Postdoctoral Research Scientist - Virology

Greater Birmingham, Alabama Area

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Southern Research has been translating science into real-world solutions since 1941. The Postdoctoral Research Scientist will be responsible for designing, validating, and performing advanced tests in virology and immunology, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support research and development studies.

BiotechnologyLife ScienceOncology

No H1B

Responsibilities

Design, optimize, and perform virology and immunology assays including viral infectivity, neutralization, and antigen quantification assays

Conduct cell culture and virus propagation under appropriate biosafety conditions including BSL-2 and BSL-3

Analyze experimental data, prepare technical reports, and present findings to project teams

Maintain accurate, detailed records and ensure compliance with laboratory safety and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) standards

Collaborate cross-functionally with all preclinical teams to advance project and organizational goals

Stay current with emerging methodologies and technologies in respiratory virus research

Prepares and performs experimental procedures independently

Collects and analyzes data for review by management, utilizing sophisticated spreadsheets and statistical analysis software

Reviews work tasks completed by team members to ensure work meets quality standards

Presents the data and analysis clearly and accurately to the client or colleagues virtually or in-person

Trains less experienced and new team members on all relevant laboratory techniques in BSL-2 and BSL-3 facilities

Provides resolutions to a diverse range of problems and resolves problems requiring the application of standard procedures and techniques

Conducts experimental procedures following Standard Operating Procedures, Good Laboratory Practices and study protocols

Participates in all required training

Exercises judgment in conducting experimental procedures, recognizing deviations from expected results and postulating sources of deviations

Prepares reports, assist with preparing proposals and grants

Performs all work tasks following laboratory safety requirements

Participates in revising SR forms and SOP’s as necessary

Performs other duties as required by their supervisor

Participates in required select agent training as appropriate

Qualification

Ph.D. in VirologyAssay developmentCell cultureBiosafety Lab Level 2Flow cytometryStatistical analysis softwareMicrosoft OfficeEffective communicationDetail orientedOrganizational skills