Infectious Disease Scientist

Laboratory

North Wales, PA, US

Pay Rate Low: 45 | Pay Rate High: 47.42

• Added - 05/02/2025

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Job Title: Scientist – Infectious Disease and Vaccines (Contractor)

Location: Lansdale, PA

Pay Range: $40.00 - $47.42 per hour

Contract Duration: 1 Year Professional Development Opportunity

Department: Infectious Disease and Vaccines – Vaccines Group

Client Overview:

Our esteemed client is a global pharmaceutical leader, recognized for their innovation in developing and manufacturing world-class pharmaceutical drugs, life-saving vaccines, and groundbreaking animal-health products. We are seeking an exceptional candidate to join their dynamic team in advancing their viral vaccine programs.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated contractor to join the Infectious Disease and Vaccines department, specifically within the vaccines group. The primary responsibility of this role is to support pre-clinical vaccine testing in animal models to advance the client’s viral vaccine programs. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in performing virological assays, tissue/cell culture, and ELISA testing, while providing overall laboratory support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct virological assay support, including running ELISAs, viral plaque reduction assays, and serum neutralization assays.

• Generate viral stocks and manage the internal and external shipments of samples.

• Maintain accurate sample inventory and ensure proper lab management.

• Provide laboratory support and ensure efficient and accurate execution of experiments.

• Collaborate with internal teams and contribute to ongoing vaccine development efforts.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Degree: BS/BA with 6 years of experience or a Master’s degree with 4 years of experience in a biological science-related field.

• Maximum Degree: PhD with at least 1 year of hands-on expertise in the required skill set.

• Required Skills:

• Experience with virological assay support, including ELISAs, viral plaque reduction assays, and serum neutralization assays.

• Expertise in tissue and cell culture techniques.

• Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with GraphPad Prism.

• Experience using Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELN).

Personality Traits:

• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

• A dedicated work ethic and reliability.

• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Critical thinking abilities: able to evaluate results, troubleshoot, and address issues effectively.

Additional Notes:

• This is a 100% lab-based onsite role .

• Candidates should be comfortable with blood-borne pathogen titer screening after the assignment has started. Merck will perform the titer test.

Why Apply?

• Professional Development Opportunity – This position offers an excellent chance to gain hands-on experience in a cutting-edge vaccine development program.

• Collaborative Environment – Work alongside a dynamic team that is dedicated to advancing critical vaccine research.

If you’re passionate about advancing pharmaceutical science and making a difference in global health, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking vaccine development.

* _This job description is a complete list of all desired skills but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you_*

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.