Senior Microbiology Research & Vaccine Programs Lead

Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago's Biological Sciences Division is seeking a senior Microbiology Research Program Specialist focused on vaccine development and translational research. You will lead complex projects, align milestones with program goals, and ensure rigorous scientific quality and regulatory compliance across all activities.

This at-will role combines deep expertise in microbiology and vaccine research with strong programmatic and communication skills, interfacing with R&D, regulatory,

Qualifications

• PhD in a related field required.
• 7+ years of work experience in vaccine development or microbiology research.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to contribute to grants and manuscripts.

Responsibilities

• Direct the execution of microbiology research programs and align milestones with program goals.
• Lead high-impact vaccine development projects and related studies, ensuring timely delivery and quality.
• Implement QA of data and ensure accuracy and reliability across pre-analytical to post-analytical phases.
• Provide guidance on protocols and assay validation for vaccine-related methods.
• Independently perform advanced laboratory tests for evaluating vaccine candidates and immune readouts.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (FDA, ISO, cGMP) and oversee biosafety practices.

Skills

Vaccine development

Microbiology experiments

Data analysis

Education

PhD in related field

Job description

The University of Chicago's Biological Sciences Division is seeking a senior Microbiology Research Program Specialist focused on vaccine development and translational research. You will lead complex projects, align milestones with program goals, and ensure rigorous scientific quality and regulatory compliance across all activities.

This at-will role combines deep expertise in microbiology and vaccine research with strong programmatic and communication skills, interfacing with R&D, regulatory,