Virology Data Scientist II - Genomic & QA Specialist

Austin Community College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 73,526 - 89,865; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Flexible benefit accounts

Generous paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in New York seeks a Research Scientist II to develop and maintain a comprehensive database for virus isolates. The ideal candidate will ensure quality assurance in laboratory systems, comply with regulations, and collaborate effectively with internal and external partners. Strong experience with viral detection methodologies and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential for this role. Competitive compensation and generous benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of research experience or equivalent.
• Experience with methods for viral detection and analysis.
• Knowledge of federal regulations for clinical diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain database for virus isolates and metadata.
• Monitor quality assurance records for test systems.
• Coordinate with collaborators and prepare necessary documentation.

Skills

Database management

Genomic sequence analysis

Quality assurance practices

Scientific communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree in a related field

Doctorate in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Laboratory management software

Database software

Project management software

Job description

A prominent educational institution in New York seeks a Research Scientist II to develop and maintain a comprehensive database for virus isolates. The ideal candidate will ensure quality assurance in laboratory systems, comply with regulations, and collaborate effectively with internal and external partners. Strong experience with viral detection methodologies and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential for this role. Competitive compensation and generous benefits are offered.