Research Associate II (Virology)

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Job description

Piper Clinical Solutions is seeking a Research Associate II to support a well-known research organization specializing in infectious disease research in the Rockville, MD area. The Research Associate II will be responsible for performing TCID50 and plaque assays.

Responsibilities of the Research Associate II include:

•Design, generate, and characterize recombinant proteins

•Perform mammalian cell culture, transient transfections, protein expressions, protein purifications, and micro pipetting in a BSL2 laboratory setting

•Perform ELISA assays and other cell-based assays

•Collect, analyze, and summarize data using statistical software programs

•Perform laboratory maintenance such as maintaining and calibrating equipment and ordering laboratory supplies

•Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks

•Create and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Qualifications of the Research Associate II include:

•2+ years of experience working in a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) or BSL-2 environment

•Experience with TCID50, and plaque assays

•Bachelor of Science in biological sciences and/or related field such as biology, chemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, etc.

Compensation for the Research Associate includes:

•Salary: $55,000 - 68,000 depending on relevant experience

•Benefits: Cigna Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401k Contributions

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