Scientist - Immunology/R&D

Aerotek Scientific is hiring for an Immunology/R&D Scientist. Below are the job description and qualifications.

Job Description:
Develop new Immunology/Allergy/Infectious Disease-related assays for use in the clinical diagnostic laboratory, reporting directly to the Manager of Immunology R&D and senior research leadership.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop new project ideas by staying on top of established and emerging research in the field.
• Act as the internal subject matter expert in fields of study.
• Work with the Director of R&D and other leadership to plan/prioritize new and on-going projects.
• Ensure that resources are available for planned projects.
• Troubleshoot delays in research studies.
• Analyze and/or review results of research studies.
• Summarize and communicate important research study results to Director of R&D and/or other leadership.
• Perform validations of new clinical diagnostic assays.
• Work with technology transfer group to transfer assays into routine and to troubleshoot assays already in routine.
• Attend scientific conferences and/or training sessions.
• Maintain safe laboratory environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree (M.S./Ph.D., preferred) in a Biomedical Science-related field of study.
• a minimum of 8 years of experience in immunology and/or infectious disease research (5 years with M.S. or 3 years with Ph.D.)
• Individuals with work experience in a clinical diagnostic laboratory will be given particular consideration.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of laboratory and technical operations and terminology.
• Excellent management and leadership skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Ph D in Immunology is preferred.

About Aerotek: Aerotek, headquartered in Hanover, Md., is a leading provider of technical, professional and industrial staffing services. Established in 1983, Aerotek is an operating company of Allegis Group, the largest provider of staffing services in the U.S. Aerotek operates a network of more than 200 non-franchised offices throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. For more information, visit aerotek.com. Aerotek is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.