Principal Scientist–Molecular Biologist / Virologist
NanoBio is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing intranasal and intramuscular vaccines. We are seeking a talented and motivated molecular biologist / protein expression scientist with a background in virology. This individual will provide scientific expertise and technical guidance for the research and development of our innovative vaccine adjuvant platform.
Key responsibilities:
- Design, execute, and perform molecular biology experiments
- Clone and express specific viral and bacterial proteins
- Sequence and clone microbial genes
- Develop infectivity and neutralization assays
- In-vitro and in-vivo evaluation of viral adjuvanated vaccines
- Provide scientific direction and oversight to ensure project needs are successfully met
- Collaborate with senior management, project managers, and other functional groups
- Analyze and present scientific data both internally and externally
- Perform other duties as required
Key Requirements:
- PhD in Molecular Biology or Virology
- Minimum of 7+ years of related research experience, ideally with a biotechnology company and/or a leading pharmaceutical company
- Direct experience in molecular biology and virology
- Experience with molecular biology, gene expression, mammalian cell culture, virus culture and manipulation and molecular cloning
- Some experience with animal modeling is preferred, particularly in vaccine development and mucosal immunology
- Highly energetic with a strong desire to work and excel in a small company environment where a hands-on approach is essential
- Superior oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to think strategically
- Proficient with commonly used software applications (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, MS PowerPoint, GraphPad
Qualified candidates are invited to submit resumes to careers@nanobio.com