Virology Analyst

Piper Companies is looking for a Virology Analyst to join a clinical biopharmaceuticals company located in Frederick, MD.

Responsibilities of the Virology Analyst include:

• Management of laboratory inventory (ex: consumables, regents, and equipment)
• Complete extractions regarding nucleic acids (ex: DNA or RNA)
• Deals with general care of cell lines using techniques like cell cultures
• Performs various types of testing/documentation (ex: virus characterization assays, research for cell banks)
• Preparation of cell pellets and virus stocks for both internal and external use
• Provide an understanding of TXNA policies and safety procedures
• Complete documentation while using ALCOA+ framework

Qualifications for the Virology Analyst include:

• Must possess an Associate's degree with 1 year of experience in a laboratory setting
• Must be able to work in BSL-2 laboratory and experience in TCID50 or plaque assays
• Preferred experience in virology techniques, aseptic techniques, and maintenance of cell cultures

Compensation for the Virology Analyst includes:

• Rate Range: $55,000 - $65,000 Per Year
• Comprehensive Benefit Package: Health, Dental, and Vision, 401K, Sick Leave as required by law

This job opens for applications on 12/20/2024. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.  

Keywords: Process Engineer, Laboratory, Regents, Internal Virus Inventory, nucleic acid extractions, DNA, RNA, cell lines, host, indicator, cell culture, thawing cells, scaling up of cell lines, cell bank production, seeding assays, virus characterization, qPCR titer, infectivity titer, sterility, mycoplasma, batch records, cell culture media, solutions buffers, aliquots, assay schedules, cell pellets, virus stocks, SOPs, aseptic technique, GLP, cGMP, CFR, TXNA policies, ALCOA+ framework, Downstream, AKTA. Unicorn, TFF, UFDF; Plaque Assay, TCID50

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