RESEARCH SPECIALIST III, Scientific Operations

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University is seeking a Research Specialist III within the NEIDL Nonclinical Studies Unit. This full-time position involves work in high-security laboratories handling Tier 1 select agents and conducting regulated studies related to vaccines and therapeutics against dangerous pathogens.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's with 5-8 years or Master's with 3-5 years experience.
• Experience in organizing and analyzing clinical data required.
• Ability to pass health and security checks for BSL-3/BLS-4 labs.

Responsibilities

• Work in BSL-2, BSL-3, BSL-4 laboratories handling select agents.
• Conduct regulated studies on medical countermeasures against pathogens.

Skills

Data Analysis

Clinical Sample Handling

GxP Environment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

RESEARCH SPECIALIST III, Scientific Operations

Category

Boston University Medical Campus --> Research

Job Location

BOSTON, MA, United States

Tracking Code

25500581950528

Posted Date

5/28/2025

Salary Grade

Grade 48

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Job Description

This position is within the BU NEIDL Nonclinical Studies Unit (NSU) and involves work in BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 laboratories. The role includes handling Tier 1 select agents in BSL-3 and BSL-4 settings. The NSU conducts contract-based regulated studies (GLP/Animal Rule) focusing on model development, assay development, and efficacy testing of medical countermeasures against high-consequence pathogens.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5-8 years of experience, or Master's degree with 3-5 years of experience.
• Experience in organizing and analyzing data related to clinical samples or efficacy testing of vaccines and therapeutics is desirable.
• Experience working in a GxP (Good Practice) environment is required.
• Ability to pass health and security checks to work in BSL-3 and BSL-4 laboratories with Tier 1 select agents.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy, parental status, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.