Senior Vaccine Microbiology Research Lead

University of Chicago; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

The Microbiology Research Program Senior Specialist at The University of Chicago leads sophisticated vaccine-related microbiology work under the PI, delivering high-quality data and ensuring regulatory compliance in a translational research environment.

This at-will position involves cross-functional collaboration, protocol development, data analysis, and preparation of grant materials, manuscripts, and presentations for national and international conferences.

Qualifications

• PhD in a related field required.
• 7+ years of microbiology or vaccine-related research experience.
• Experience with regulatory standards (FDA, ISO, cGMP) preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of microbiology research programs aligned with vaccine goals.
• Oversee vaccine development projects from discovery to evaluation.
• Ensure quality control and data integrity across studies.
• Guide protocol development and assay validation for vaccine research.
• Troubleshoot complex lab challenges and interpret results.
• Prepare materials for publications and funding proposals.

Skills

Vaccine development

Microbiology research

Regulatory compliance

Scientific communication

Grant writing

Education

PhD in related field

Job description

The Microbiology Research Program Senior Specialist at The University of Chicago leads sophisticated vaccine-related microbiology work under the PI, delivering high-quality data and ensuring regulatory compliance in a translational research environment.

This at-will position involves cross-functional collaboration, protocol development, data analysis, and preparation of grant materials, manuscripts, and presentations for national and international conferences.