Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Senior Scientist will collaborate with the Principal Investigator and research team in the design, execution, analysis, and reporting of research projects focused on viral immunology, host-pathogen interactions, in alphaviruses and other clinically relevant viruses, including RSV, measles virus, and SARS-CoV-2.

The position will involve both in vivo and in vitro experimental work, including studies using infectious viruses, transgenic mouse models, cell culture systems, serologic assays, molecular cloning, neutralization assays, and flow cytometry. The Senior Scientist will contribute to experimental planning, protocol development, data analysis, manuscript preparation, grant-related work, and supervision/training of junior laboratory personnel.

Job Description

• Collaborate with the PI and research team to design and execute research projects involving alphaviruses and other viral pathogens.
• Perform in vivo studies, including breeding, genotyping, and maintenance of transgenic mouse colonies; coordinating animal experiments; monitoring animals; collecting tissues and samples; and ensuring compliance with institutional animal protocols.
• Conduct in vitro experiments using cell culture models and infectious viruses, including viral infection assays, neutralization assays, ELISA-based assays, and immune phenotyping.
• Perform molecular biology techniques including cloning, plasmid preparation, PCR-based assays, and preparation of reagents for viral or protein-expression studies.
• Perform and analyze flow cytometry experiments involving immune cells and/or infected-cell models.
• Maintain accurate and organized laboratory records, experimental protocols, mouse colony records, reagent inventories, and data files.
• Analyze, interpret, and present experimental results at laboratory meetings and in written reports.
• Assist with preparation of manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, grant applications, regulatory documents, and progress reports.
• Ensure compliance with biosafety, animal care, chemical safety, and institutional research regulations.
• Train and supervise junior staff, students, or trainees in laboratory techniques, experimental design, data organization, and safe laboratory practices.

Working Conditions:

• Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological, chemical and radioactive hazards.
• Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Phd Or Terminal Degree Or Combination Of Education And Experience May Substitute For Minimum Education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Postdoctoral (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD or MD

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Analytical Problem Solving, Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Processes, Laboratory Techniques, Oral Communications, Teamwork, Working Independently, Written Communication

Grade

R12

Salary Range

$63,400.00 - $115,000.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and depar