Director

Job Description

Location:: New York

Visa Status:: Any work visa (Visa sponsorship available)

Salary::$160k P.A.

Duration::

Job Description:

Duties:

As Director of the Immunology and Animal Modeling Group, the incumbent will report directly to the Vice President of Research and Development and will be responsible for leading a diverse group of Ph.D. and M.S.-level scientists in the pre-clinical testing of various vaccine candidates. The job involves working with murine, guinea pig and monkey models for evaluating vaccine candidates.

 

·          Responsible for supervising laboratory personnel and project team members in the conduct of immunological assays that include ELIspot, Flow cytometric assays, ELISA testing of samples obtained from pre-clinical studies.

·          The incumbent will oversee the design, planning, and coordination of animal protocols for the evaluation of vaccine candidates.

·          Review study reports, clinical investigator’s brochure, publish manuscripts, sponsor GLP toxicology studies, present study data, and results at internal and external scientific meetings.

·          A strong background in immunology, microbiology, and virology, and an ability to manage/lead others is essential.

·          Experience conducting standard immunological assays (i.e. ELISpot, ELISA, ICS, and flow cytometry) is required.

·          Proficiency with personal computers including word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and relevant scientific software is desirable.

·          Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.

·          You are a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or possess other unrestricted U.S. work authorization and will not require sponsorship for U.S. work authorization now or anytime in the future.

·          Oversees and directs the activities of a scientific group in the research and/or development of an organization's products, projects, and programs.

·          Conducts and collaborates with others on basic research and development relevant to long-term objectives and concerns.

·          Writes and reviews manuscripts for publication. Develops strategies to ensure effective achievement of scientific objectives.

·          Monitors and evaluates the completion of tasks and projects. May develop budgets for capital expenditures and labor.

·          Typically collaborates with other top managers to establish company policies.

·          Makes final decisions on administrative or operational matters.

·          Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

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