Employment Type

Full-Time

About CyanVac

CyanVac LLC is a private fast-growing vaccine company developing novel life-saving vaccines for the prevention of viral infectious diseases and other therapeutics. Our COVID-19 and RSV vaccines are in phase 1 clinical trials. The company’s California site is in Los Gatos near HWY 17 and 85.

Job description

We are looking for highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Associate and Scientist to join our South Bay team to work on viral vaccine programs. This job provides a great opportunity for the candidate to learn and contribute to various aspects of vaccine development. We make the most of your skills and passion by actively supporting you to achieve your career goals with us. A competitive compensation package is provided. Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Education

• BSc or MSc degree in Life Sciences with 0-5 years’ experience in academic or industrial setting.
• Ph.D. degree in Virology, Viral Immunology, or Molecular Biology with 0-5 years’ experience in an academic or industrial setting.

Main activities

• Perform virology studies such as virus growth in cell culture and virus quantitation by plaque assay
• Develop and qualify or validate virology and immunology assays (ELISA, cell-based immune assays and intracellular staining by flow cytometry) to support IND filings and clinical sample testing
• Develop processes and protocols for virus production and vaccine virus evaluation for pipeline advancement in the R&D laboratory
• Molecular cloning to produce plasmids and to generate recombinant viruses
• Perform molecular assays such as RT-PCR/RT-qPCR, and sequence analysis
• Maintain tissue culture cell lines and assist with the upkeep of the laboratory with reagent preparation and materials ordering
• Interact with external stakeholders in assay transfer and data analyses
• Must be a team player with strong communication skills, well-organized, detail oriented, good record keeping, and ability to multitask

Preferred Skills

• Mammalian cell culture including cell maintenance and propagation
• Virological techniques including virus propagation, plaque assay, focus assay, and microneutralization assay
• Immunological assays such as ELISA, immunofluorescent staining and flow cytometry
• Molecular biology techniques such as RNA isolation, cDNA cloning, RT-PCR, and qPCR
• Ability to influence, negotiate and communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders; capable of embracing the ideas of others and nurturing innovation
• Experience with negative sense RNA viruses is highly desired (for the Scientist position)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: One location

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