Associate Research Scientist; PREP

General Description

This position is part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Professional Research Experience Program (PREP). NIST recognizes that its research staff may want to collaborate with researchers at academic institutions on specific projects of mutual interest and, therefore, requires those institutions to be recipients of a PREP award. The PREP program involves staff from a wide range of backgrounds conducting scientific research across various fields.

Individuals in this position will perform technical work supporting the collaboration’s scientific research.

U.S. Citizen Preferred

Viral Measurement Tools and Reference Materials

• 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

• 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

• Please upload the following with your application:
• CV/Resume – limit to 3 pages only and include a valid email address for contact information
• Self portraits
• Phone number
• Home address / Country
• Citizenship status
• Languages spoken
• Sex / Gender