Vaccine Immunology Program (VIP) Scientist
Core
Perform laboratory duties and develop single-cell next-generation sequencing analyses and workflows to support the Vaccine Immunology Program (VIP) at NIAID.
Role type
Scientist (Vaccine Immunology)
Builds
Research protocols and assays for viral and vaccine immunology
Domain
Biotechnology / Vaccine Research
Deliverable
research
Required skills
flow cytometry, single-cell next-generation sequencing, lymphocyte isolation, flow cytometry panel optimization, reagent management, scientific equipment maintenance, literature review, protocol modification, troubleshooting assays
Preferred skills
viral and vaccine immunology knowledge, laboratory safety procedures, record keeping
Technologies
flow cytometry, single-cell next-generation sequencing, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Perform common laboratory duties such as reagent ordering, instrument care, and inventory maintenance; Locate and review literature pertinent to projects and identify/modify the most applicable protocols and methods for experiments; Contribute to the development of new single-cell next-generation sequencing analyses and workflows; Establish and optimize flow cytometry panels for sorting immune cell populations of interest; Isolate and stain lymphocytes from blood or tissue for flow cytometry; Manage scientific equipment and resources, including acquisition, documentation, and storage, for items such as reagents, stocks of frozen cells, animal samples, etc.; Participate in project and laboratory meetings; Troubleshoot assays and adjust scientific methodology to correct problems or deficiencies in a research project, experiment, or trial.
Seniority
Mid-level Scientist
