Research Associate, Vaccine Discovery

at  Novavax

If you find science, speed, and helping address serious infectious diseases exhilarating, you have come to the right place.
Individually, we’re skilled, driven, and confident risk-takers. Collectively we’re collaborative and accomplished. We’re SuperNovas! Together we use our unique experiences, cultures, and learnings to turn innovation into reality while maintaining the highest standards. We value balance, encourage growth, and recognize that you are our most important asset. Build your future with us while bringing innovative vaccines to the world. We have a place for you!
Novavax, Inc (Nasdaq:NVAX) is a biotechnology committed to helping address serious infectious diseases globally through the discovery, development and delivery of innovative vaccines to patients around the world. We have more than a decade of experience contending with some of the world’s most devastating diseases, and we are here to make a difference. Hard-won lessons and significant advances illustrate that our proven technology based on solid science tested by decades of research, has tremendous potential to make a substantial contribution to public health worldwide.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as a Research Associate who takes on the responsibility in Cellular Immunology Team. This position will require the skills to perform cellular assays on samples from preclinical and clinical studies, mainly by using Flowcytometric staining method.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Extensive experience with multi-color flowcytometric staining, including a good understanding of a 3-4 laser Flowcytometer and concepts of machine configuration, designing multi-color staining panels, and application of FACS Diva software.
• Must have cell culture experience
• Require good communication skills and teamwork
• Ability to pay attention to details

Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications (align with knowledge, skills, and abilities)

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Immunology/Virology or relevant field and a minimum of 1 years of experience in research, pharmaceutical and/or vaccine development field.

Novavax offers a base salary, annual bonus, equity grants, professional career development/growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Rx, STD, LTD, Life, Optional Life, 401(k) plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Novavax is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment and advancement opportunities are available to all individuals on an at-will basis, regardless of their race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, protective hairstyle, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Except where prohibited by applicable state law, this position requires that you be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless you need a reasonable accommodation or qualify for an exemption.

• Operating and maintaining BD LSR Fortessa and BD Symphony
• Manipulating immune cells from mice tissues and/or human PBMCs
• Primary cell culture and manipulation
• Executing multiple immunological assays such as Intracellular Cytokine Staining Assay, Flowcytometric staining, Elispot and ELISA
• Recording and organizing documents
• Assisting supervisor in data analysis and data reviewing
• General lab organization and maintenance including equipment maintenance and calibration; cost-effective management of assay material and reagent inventories
• Other responsibilities required during project studies