Infectious Disease Lab Scientist – Vaccines (Onsite)

Pacer Group; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 97,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Pacer Group is seeking an Infectious Disease Scientist II for an onsite, 12-month contract in West Point, PA. The role focuses on running ELISAs, virology assays, and generating viral stocks to support pre-clinical vaccine programs.

Candidates should have a PhD with hands-on experience or a BS/BA with extensive lab experience. The position requires 3+ years of lab research experience, ability to work in a 100% lab-based environment, and comfort with handling bloodborne pathogen screening.

Qualifications

• Minimum BS/BA with 6 years or MS with 4 years in a biological sciences major.
• PhD with at least 1 year of hands-on expertise with required skill set is must.
• At least 3 years of post-degree lab research experience.

Responsibilities

• Run ELISAs, viral plaque reduction assays and serum neutralization assays.
• Generate viral stocks and manage internal/external shipments.
• Maintain sample inventory and provide overall laboratory support.
• Support Infectious Disease and Vaccines team in pre-clinical vaccine testing.

Skills

Virological assay support

tissue culture

ELISAs

Education

BS/BA 6 years

MS 4 years

PhD with 1 year hands-on

Tools

GraphPad Prism

Electronic lab notebook

Job description

Pacer Group is seeking an Infectious Disease Scientist II for an onsite, 12-month contract in West Point, PA. The role focuses on running ELISAs, virology assays, and generating viral stocks to support pre-clinical vaccine programs.

Candidates should have a PhD with hands-on experience or a BS/BA with extensive lab experience. The position requires 3+ years of lab research experience, ability to work in a 100% lab-based environment, and comfort with handling bloodborne pathogen screening.