BSL-4 Staff Scientist: Advanced Biologics Research

The McConnell Group; Manhattan (KS); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

The McConnell Group is seeking an experienced Staff Scientist to support a biosafety level 4 research laboratory. The role requires performing advanced biology workflows and providing quarterly activity reports in a regulated environment.

Ideal candidates hold a Master of Science in life sciences or related field with 2+ years experience, or a Bachelor of Science with 6+ years, including 3+ years in biologics within a US BSL-2 setting. Strong compliance with NBAF safety rules is essential.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Life Sciences or Physical Sciences with 2+ years of experience, OR a Bachelor of Science with 6+ years.
• 3+ years of biologics development in a US BSL-2 lab.
• Experience with mammalian, hybridoma, bacterial culture and virus propagation.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiology, molecular biology, virology, vaccinology, and related chemistry tasks.
• Prepare quarterly activity reports.
• Process biological samples from animals and maintain logs.
• Assist in installation and evaluation of BDM equipment and facilities.
• Provide scientific support for public/private researchers on BSL-specific equipment and programs.
• Develop SOPs using NBAF templates and maintain lab notebooks.
• Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Mammalian Cell Culture

Hybridoma Cell Culture

Bacterial Cell Culture

Virus propagation

Electronic inventory records

Animal-derived samples handling

Education

Master of Science in Life Sciences or Physical Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences or Physical Sciences with 6+ years experience

PhD (preferred)

Tools

DARBI

MasterControl

Maxim

Job description

The McConnell Group is seeking an experienced Staff Scientist to support a biosafety level 4 research laboratory. The role requires performing advanced biology workflows and providing quarterly activity reports in a regulated environment.

Ideal candidates hold a Master of Science in life sciences or related field with 2+ years experience, or a Bachelor of Science with 6+ years, including 3+ years in biologics within a US BSL-2 setting. Strong compliance with NBAF safety rules is essential.