Virology Scientist

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Responsibilities:

• Independently devise and engineer novel viral entities or vectors, complete with in vitro characterization and rescue processes.
• Lead and implement scientific research projects with minimal supervision.
• Gather, scrutinize, and relay research data to both the research community and management, providing strategic recommendations for next phases.
• Employ diverse engineering technologies for the creation of modified eukaryotic cell lines.
• Utilize a range of molecular cloning techniques to assemble vectors for viral production and cellular alterations.
• Formulate, refine, and conduct molecular and cellular assays to profile viruses and viral vectors.
• Showcase self-driven initiative and commitment to both independent and collaborative team-based research.
• Align and drive research activities, contributing essential scientific and technical insights to the strategic expansion of cross-disciplinary projects.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Doctorate or master's degree in Molecular/Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, Virology, or a similar discipline.
• Demonstrated proficiency in molecular cloning techniques.
• Experience with the engineering of lentiviral vectors, or the capacity to rapidly acquire expertise in this area.
• Proven track record in optimizing experimental protocols to enhance efficiency or yield.
• Exemplary organizational and time management capabilities.
• Autonomous working style, with the ability to also thrive within a collaborative environment.

Valued Complementary Skills:

• Proficiency in eukaryotic cell culture techniques, including flow cytometry, cell proliferation, viability assessments, and cell cloning.
• Advanced molecular biology techniques, including quantitative PCR (qPCR), reverse transcription PCR (RT-PCR), droplet digital PCR (ddPCR), and western blot analysis.
• Expertise in virology, with skills in viral analytics (plaque assay, TCID50, indirect fluorescence assay), virus cultivation and propagation, as well as the design, rescue, and characterization of negative-sense single-stranded RNA viruses.

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