Scientist Ii - Virologist

CFD Research Corporation

Huntsville, AL, United States
Competitive salaries; performance appraisals twice...
On-site
Mammalian cell culture expertise
Virus production and titration
Viral infection model development
CFD Research Corporation is seeking a Scientist II - Virologist to join their Biotechnology and Life Sciences team in Huntsville, AL. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in virology and molecular biology, focusing on viral infection systems and antiviral development

Job Summary

  • The role involves advancing viral infection systems and in vitro models to better understand host–pathogen interactions and support antiviral development.
  • CFD Research is a 100% employee-owned company recognized as a top growing business for four of the last five years.
  • Candidates will contribute to cutting-edge research in a fast-paced environment with a strong emphasis on scientific rigor and biosafety.

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CFD Research Corporation is seeking a Scientist II - Virologist to join their Biotechnology and Life Sciences team in Huntsville, AL. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in virology and molecular biology, focusing on viral infection systems and antiviral development.

Salary

Competitive salaries; Performance appraisals twice yearly with annual pay increases based on goals and achievements; Group and individual bonuses awarded for exceptional performance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • mammalian cell culture expertise
  • virus production and titration
  • viral infection model development
  • molecular biology techniques
  • BSL-2 compliant laboratory practices

Nice-to-have

  • experience with BSL-3 containment
  • animal models of viral infection
  • host-pathogen interaction studies
  • grant or proposal writing success
  • innate immune response characterization

Key Requirements

  • MS in Virology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or related field
  • 5+ years experience developing viral infection models
  • Hands-on experience with mammalian viral systems
  • Proficiency in virus production and titration methods
  • Solid foundation in PCR, cloning, sequencing, Western blot, ELISA

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