Scientist, Bacteriology
$74K-$149K (Glassdoor est.)
Scientist, Bacteriology
Location


Cerus US

Department


1400 - Microbiology

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Job Brief (Primary Responsibilities)


Initiates and executes research and development viral infectivity assays using a variety of different bacteria, including pathogenic species, in human blood and blood products


JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Scientist, Bacteriology

Department: Development Status: Exempt

Summary & Scope of Position:

Plans, initiates and executes GLP and research bacteriology studies evaluating the efficiency of Cerus’ technologies against a variety of different human pathogens in human blood products. May occasionally participate in virology assays.

Primary Responsibilities:
Initiate and execute experiments, either independently or as a team member; including experiments
Some of the work may support product claims and regulatory submissions
Work with various pathogenic bacteria using appropriate precautions
Prepare and manipulate whole blood and various blood products, including plasma, platelets and RBC
Initiate, grow and maintain various bacteria
Develop and optimize bacterial stock growth
Develop, optimize and qualify or validate bacterial assays
Perform and appropriately document GLP and notebook studies
Make detailed observations, analyze data and interpret results
Prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols and quantitative analyses
Analyze data and results for research experiments as well as GLP studies
Prepare final reports, study plans, etc., necessary for multiple projects
Prepare and deliver presentations of experimental results in internal or public forums
Maintain high level of professional expertise through familiarity with current scientific literature
Contribute to project progress within his/her scientific discipline
Perform as subject matter expert in general bacteriology
Contribute to/author regulatory submissions and scientific journal articles
May manage bacteriology laboratory including direct supervision of a small staff
May design, initiate and manage off-site studies
Perform other related duties as required
Act as principal investigator in conducting own experiments
Act as study director for GLP studies
Uses professional concepts and company’s policies and procedures to solve a wide range of difficult problems in imaginative and practical ways
Makes decisions on the validity and importance or experimental results
Exercises judgment within defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining results
Qualifications/Requirements/Skills:
Ph.D. in a bacteriology-related discipline preferred with 2 years relevant experience or MS/MA in a microbiology-related discipline with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience; BA/BS required with a minimum of 15 years relevant experience
Postdoctoral work may serve as experience
Demonstrated ability to initiate, carry out and complete research and/or development projects
Demonstrated working knowledge of scientific principles of microbiology
Experience in developing new methodology and techniques
Experience working with pathogenic organisms
Demonstrated experience with bacterial assays for viability determination and enumeration, experience with a wide range of bacteria
Experience with PCR and other amplification techniques
Experience with cell, or molecular biology
Experience with cell culture, including stock preparation and repository maintenance
Exposure to identification of bacterial morphology
Experience working with human blood products desirable
Experience working in a GLP or other regulated environment desirable
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Must have publications in peer-reviewed journals, or demonstrated ability to independently write reports that address key technical research and development issues
Excellent mathematical skills, problem solving skills, and ability to apply scientific methods to resolution
Strong word processing, spreadsheet, scientific and graphics applications skills
Proven analytical skills; problem-solving, trouble-shooting, innovative
Team oriented
Ability to work independently
Strong communication and presentation skills (verbal, excellent written, interpersonal, listening)
Flexible; ability to adapt to changing priorities
Time management (schedules, timelines, task prioritization)
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