Senior Research Scientist, Viral Assays & Surveillance

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package supporting health, life, career and retirement

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a PREP Research Associate at Johns Hopkins University. The role involves supporting research in developing viral measurement tools and reference materials, within a multidisciplinary setting.

Qualified candidates must hold a Ph.D. in relevant fields, possess at least 5 years of laboratory experience, and demonstrate proficiency in molecular biology, virology, and microbiology.

Salary is estimated between $90,000 to $110,000 annually and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Experience measuring cytopathic effect using plaque assays.
• Experience developing viral infectivity assays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a portfolio of diverse viruses (up to BSL-2).
• Perform viral and eukaryotic cell culture, plaque assays.
• Consult and work with stakeholders in microbiome and pathogen communities.

Skills

Molecular Biology

Virology

Microbiology

Strong communication skills

Education

Ph.D. degree in Molecular Biology, Virology, Microbiology or related field

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a PREP Research Associate at Johns Hopkins University. The role involves supporting research in developing viral measurement tools and reference materials, within a multidisciplinary setting.

Qualified candidates must hold a Ph.D. in relevant fields, possess at least 5 years of laboratory experience, and demonstrate proficiency in molecular biology, virology, and microbiology.

Salary is estimated between $90,000 to $110,000 annually and includes a comprehensive benefits package.