Discovery Support Scientist

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Scientist to support Infectious Disease Discovery program activities while also serving in a laboratory management capacity. This dual-role position will contribute to scientific efforts in cell culture, virology, and molecule assay development/execution, while also helping ensure smooth day-to-day laboratory operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable balancing hands-on scientific work with organizational and compliance responsibilities. Responsibilities Perform cell culture, virology, and molecule assay activities in support of discovery programs Maintain accurate documentation of experiments, results, and observations Troubleshoot routine assay and workflow issues as needed Coordinate lab purchase and work orders, equipment needs and maintenance requests Conduct lab safety inspections and help maintain lab organization, inventory, and compliance Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Virology, or related field 2+ years of relevant laboratory experience preferred Experience with cell culture and laboratory assay work required Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively Experience with lab safety, compliance, or operations support is a plus Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restrictions Preferred Attributes Virology experience Infectious disease research experience Assay development experience Lab operations experience (inventory, purchasing, equipment coordination) Lab safety and compliance experience Biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience Self-starter with strong communication skills Ability to balance scientific work with operational responsibilities Familiarity with discovery research or biotech/pharmaceutical laboratory environments