Senior researcher
Project
PREP0004151
Overview
The Material Measurement Laboratory of the National Institute of Standards and Technology is seeking
qualified persons (U.S. Citizens preferred) to contribute to cutting-edge research projects aimed at
developing viral measurement tools and reference materials in service of expanding the NIST portfolio
of microbial measurement assurance to better serve stakeholder. A successful applicant will join a
dynamic, multidisciplinary team working with cutting-edge technologies in the NIST Complex Microbial
Systems Group. They will contribute to a growing program supporting technology development in the
areas of biosurveillance and microbiome.
Viral Measurement Tools and Reference Materials
Qualifications
- Ph.D. degree in Molecular Biology, Virology, Microbiology or a related field.
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant laboratory experience.
- Experience measuring cytopathic effect using plaque assays.
- Experience developing viral infectivity assays.
- Experience measuring the infectivity of non-cytopathic viruses.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- U.S. Citizen Preferred
Research Proposal
Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Responsible for maintaining (onboarding, culturing, characterizing) a portfolio of diverse viruses
(up to BSL-2) to meet varied stakeholder needs - Perform viral and eukaryotic cell culture, plaque assays, optimization and develop of viral
culture protocols - Consult and work with stakeholders in the microbiome and pathogen detection communities
- Keep accurate and organized electronic records
- Present results of the work in the form of reports, manuscripts, oral presentations
NIST Sponsor
Stephanie Servetas
Group
Complex Microbial Systems Group
Salary / Hourly Rate {Min}
$90,000.00
Schedule of Appointment
Full time
Start Date
Sponsor email
Work Location
Onsite NIST
Salary / Hourly rate {Max}
$110,000.00
Total Hours per week
40
End Date