Title: Infectious Disease ScientistLocation: West Point, PAContract Duration: 12 MonthsPay Range: $40.00 - $47.00 USD hourly on W2

Job Description:We are seeking a contractor to join the Infectious Disease and Vaccines department in the vaccines group.• The overarching goal of the group is to test pre-clinical vaccine candidates in animal models to help advance our viral vaccine programs.• The contractor will be responsible for running ELISAs, viral plaque reduction assays, serum neutralization assays, generating viral stocks, managing internal, external shipments, sample inventory and overall laboratory support.

Qualifications:Minimum degree: BS/BA 6 years; Masters with 4years in a biological science related major.Maximum degree: PHD with 1 year of hands on expertise with required skill set is must.

Required skills include Virological assay support, tissue/cell culture and ELISAs.

Preferred Skills:

GraphPad Prism, Electronic lab notebook

Personality:• Detail oriented• Great work ethic• Excellent communication skills.• Critical thinking: able to evaluate results and troubleshoot issues.

Note:• This is 100% lab based onsite role.• Candidate should be fine with Blood borne pathogens titer screening after the assignment has started. *** will be performing the titer test.