Piper Health and Sciences is seeking a Research Associate II to support a well-known research organization specializing in infectious disease research in the Frederick, MD area. The Research Associate II will be responsible for performing TCID50 and plaque assays. Responsibilities of the Research Associate II include: * Design, generate, and characterize recombinant proteins * Perform mammalian cell culture, transient transfections, protein expressions, protein purifications, and micro pipetting in a BSL2 laboratory setting * Perform ELISA assays and other cell-based assays * Collect, analyze, and summarize data using statistical software programs * Perform laboratory maintenance such as maintaining and calibrating equipment and ordering laboratory supplies * Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks * Create and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Qualifications of the Research Associate II include: * 2+ years of experience working in a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) or BSL-2 environment * Experience with TCID50, and plaque assays * Bachelor of Science in biological sciences and/or related field such as biology, chemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, etc. Compensation for the Research Associate includes: * Salary: $50,000 - 65,000 annually, commensurate with experience * Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision (through UHC), Short/Long Term Disability, Life, 401k, Sick leave as required by law, PTO (Paid Time Off), Paid Holidays This job opens for applications on 12/20/2024. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. Keywords: Research associate, research technician, research assistant, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant, associate scientist, scientist, sample processing, buffers, reagents, ELISA, assay, serology, flu sample, infectious disease, protein expression, protein purification, molecular biology, transient transfection, mammalian cell culture, column chromatography, recombinant proteins, SDS Page, protein quantification, Biacore, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, genetics, chemical engineering, western blot, SOP, standard operating procedure, laboratory, BSL2, biosafety level, BSL 3, CLIA, CAP, regulated laboratory, DNA, RNA, PCR, qPCR, ELIspot, research organization, formulation, raw material, chemistry, analytical chemistry, master mixes, cell culture, GCMS, HPLC #LI-BN1 #LI-ONSITE