Job Opportunities
Current Openings
Are you looking to advance your career with a dynamic company that rewards innovation and teamwork? If your qualifications and experience can help us achieve our mission, then we encourage you to consider a career with the Infectious Disease Research Institute.
Qualified candidates should email their resume and/or cv with a cover letter in Word format to: jobs@idri.org. You can also fill out an online application form or download our application form, fill it out, and send an electronic copy to jobs@idri.org. No phone calls or facsimiles please.
IDRI offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Drug Discovery- Research Associate
Job #2010-4
Posted: February 25, 2010
IDRI is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to join our TB Drug Discovery Group. The successful applicant will assist research into novel drug targets, utilizing a wide range of molecular and microbiological techniques.
Qualifications:
• A BS/BA, or equivalent in a biological discipline
• A minimum of 2 years of related laboratory experience
• Experience either in microbiology and/or molecular techniques
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and scientific data/graphics programs
• Must be self-motivated, organized and be able to work within a team
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for performing research and experiments for scientific projects in collaboration with others
• Work under Biosafety Level 3 conditions with Mycobacterium tuberculosis
• Conducting microbiological assays to identify novel inhibitors
• Construction of cloning vectors and genetic manipulation of Escherichia coli
• Record procedures, outcomes and observations in lab notebook following established guidelines
• Utilize established mathematical and scientific techniques to compile and analyze data
• Monitor laboratory supply inventories and work with purchasing to ensure available stock for group or area
• Presents research at group meetings
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Interest in infectious diseases
• Experience working under Biosafety Level 3 (BL3) conditions preferred
• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
• Able to use limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Able to perform multiple scientific protocols and procedures under direction
• Good written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively
IDRI offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package. Qualified candidates should forward an electronic copy of your cover letter, resume, statement of interests, and experience in Word format via email to jobs@idri.org. Please use "Attn Job Code #2010-4" as your subject line. No phone calls or facsimiles please.
Job #2010-4
Posted: February 25, 2010
IDRI is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to join our TB Drug Discovery Group. The successful applicant will assist research into novel drug targets, utilizing a wide range of molecular and microbiological techniques.
Qualifications:
• A BS/BA, or equivalent in a biological discipline
• A minimum of 2 years of related laboratory experience
• Experience either in microbiology and/or molecular techniques
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and scientific data/graphics programs
• Must be self-motivated, organized and be able to work within a team
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for performing research and experiments for scientific projects in collaboration with others
• Work under Biosafety Level 3 conditions with Mycobacterium tuberculosis
• Conducting microbiological assays to identify novel inhibitors
• Construction of cloning vectors and genetic manipulation of Escherichia coli
• Record procedures, outcomes and observations in lab notebook following established guidelines
• Utilize established mathematical and scientific techniques to compile and analyze data
• Monitor laboratory supply inventories and work with purchasing to ensure available stock for group or area
• Presents research at group meetings
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Interest in infectious diseases
• Experience working under Biosafety Level 3 (BL3) conditions preferred
• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
• Able to use limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Able to perform multiple scientific protocols and procedures under direction
• Good written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively
IDRI offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package. Qualified candidates should forward an electronic copy of your cover letter, resume, statement of interests, and experience in Word format via email to jobs@idri.org. Please use "Attn Job Code #2010-4" as your subject line. No phone calls or facsimiles please.
Summer Internships
Posted: February 17, 2010
Though IDRI’s research focus is on global health, we also believe it’s important to extend our resources to helping those in our local community. One of the ways we do this is by offering internships to students who want to gain valuable experience working in the fields of biotechnology and not-for-profits. Our program is one effort in helping to grow the potential of the next generation of researchers and those who will support them in bringing scientific innovation from the lab to the people who need it most.
The summer internship is a paid 10 week program for university students who want to gain valuable real-world experience working in scientific positions. All students work side-by-side with knowledgeable researchers and staff to perform their jobs and to learn more about careers in biotechnology.
Qualifications:
• Biology Major with at least one year of lab experience
Primary Responsibilities:
• Record procedures, outcomes and observations in lab notebook
• Communicate and present findings to research management at group meetings
• Perform scientific protocols and procedures under direction
• Possess a work ethic that includes neatness, punctuality, and accuracy
Qualified candidates should forward a copy of your most recent official transcript, cover letter, and resume by March 20th to: jobs@idri.org. Reference “Internship 2010” in the subject line. No phone calls or facsimiles please.
Posted: February 17, 2010
Though IDRI’s research focus is on global health, we also believe it’s important to extend our resources to helping those in our local community. One of the ways we do this is by offering internships to students who want to gain valuable experience working in the fields of biotechnology and not-for-profits. Our program is one effort in helping to grow the potential of the next generation of researchers and those who will support them in bringing scientific innovation from the lab to the people who need it most.
The summer internship is a paid 10 week program for university students who want to gain valuable real-world experience working in scientific positions. All students work side-by-side with knowledgeable researchers and staff to perform their jobs and to learn more about careers in biotechnology.
Qualifications:
• Biology Major with at least one year of lab experience
Primary Responsibilities:
• Record procedures, outcomes and observations in lab notebook
• Communicate and present findings to research management at group meetings
• Perform scientific protocols and procedures under direction
• Possess a work ethic that includes neatness, punctuality, and accuracy
Qualified candidates should forward a copy of your most recent official transcript, cover letter, and resume by March 20th to: jobs@idri.org. Reference “Internship 2010” in the subject line. No phone calls or facsimiles please.
Preclinical- Research Associate
Job #2010-3
Posted: February 12, 2010
IDRI is seeking a motivated scientific professional to join our leishmania pre-clinical vaccine development group. Approximately 2 million new leishmania cases occur each year but there is currently no defined vaccine to treat or prevent this disease.
Qualifications:
• A BS/BA, or equivalent, in an immunology, microbiology or infectious disease-related discipline and a minimum of 3-7 years of related laboratory experience OR a Master’s degree and 1-3 years of experience
• Experience performing in vivo experiments with infectious agents under BL2 conditions
• Experience with cellular immunology techniques and assays
• Working knowledge of molecular biology techniques, including RNA isolation and real time-PCR
• Working knowledge of biochemical purification methods from bacterial sources and product analysis including spectrophotometry, SDS-PAGE and Western blotting
Primary Responsibilities:
• Perform experimental immunizations, sample collection and preparation
• Perform cellular immunology experiments, using both in vitro and in vivo models
• Perform antibody and cytokine ELISA
• Perform basic cell culture, utilizing aseptic technique
• Isolate nucleic acids from tissues and PCR
• Utilize established techniques and scientific data/graphics programs to compile and analyze data
• Record procedures, outcomes and observations in lab notebook
• Communicate and present findings to research management at group meetings
• Perform experiments for additional vaccine projects, in collaboration with others
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Work on teams under general supervision, and be self-motivated and organized
• Understand and implement standard concepts, practices, and procedures of immunology
• Perform multiple scientific protocols and procedures under direction
• Use experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Possess a work ethic that includes neatness, punctuality, and accuracy
IDRI offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package. Qualified candidates should forward an electronic copy of your cover letter, resume, statement of interests, salary requirements and availability in Word format via email to jobs@idri.org. Please use "Attn Job Code #2010-3" as your subject line. No phone calls or facsimiles please.
Job #2010-3
Posted: February 12, 2010
IDRI is seeking a motivated scientific professional to join our leishmania pre-clinical vaccine development group. Approximately 2 million new leishmania cases occur each year but there is currently no defined vaccine to treat or prevent this disease.
Qualifications:
• A BS/BA, or equivalent, in an immunology, microbiology or infectious disease-related discipline and a minimum of 3-7 years of related laboratory experience OR a Master’s degree and 1-3 years of experience
• Experience performing in vivo experiments with infectious agents under BL2 conditions
• Experience with cellular immunology techniques and assays
• Working knowledge of molecular biology techniques, including RNA isolation and real time-PCR
• Working knowledge of biochemical purification methods from bacterial sources and product analysis including spectrophotometry, SDS-PAGE and Western blotting
Primary Responsibilities:
• Perform experimental immunizations, sample collection and preparation
• Perform cellular immunology experiments, using both in vitro and in vivo models
• Perform antibody and cytokine ELISA
• Perform basic cell culture, utilizing aseptic technique
• Isolate nucleic acids from tissues and PCR
• Utilize established techniques and scientific data/graphics programs to compile and analyze data
• Record procedures, outcomes and observations in lab notebook
• Communicate and present findings to research management at group meetings
• Perform experiments for additional vaccine projects, in collaboration with others
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Work on teams under general supervision, and be self-motivated and organized
• Understand and implement standard concepts, practices, and procedures of immunology
• Perform multiple scientific protocols and procedures under direction
• Use experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Possess a work ethic that includes neatness, punctuality, and accuracy
IDRI offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package. Qualified candidates should forward an electronic copy of your cover letter, resume, statement of interests, salary requirements and availability in Word format via email to jobs@idri.org. Please use "Attn Job Code #2010-3" as your subject line. No phone calls or facsimiles please.
Project Coordinator / Communications Specialist
Job #2010-2
Posted: February 2, 2010
IDRI is currently looking for an experienced and motivated project coordinator with experience in communications to support our scientific teams in the development of drugs and vaccines for infectious diseases.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Support the planning and scheduling of project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
• Represent IDRI and project team at external partner project meetings
• Track project milestones and deliverables and day-to-day operational aspects of projects
• Coordinate the development of progress reports, proposals and presentations
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis
• Holds regular status meetings with project team
• Keep project team well informed of upcoming milestones, changes and general news
• Review project expenses, report expenditures against budgets, and provide support to finance department on budget management
• Provide support to general IDRI communications activities
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrated experience in project coordination
• Strong communications skills including writing communications materials and presentations and speaking at meetings
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Familiar with project management software such as MS Project
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including other organizations and stakeholders
• Ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies
• Experience in biotechnology industry is an asset
IDRI offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package. Qualified candidates should forward an electronic copy of your cover letter, resume, statement of interests, salary requirements and availability in Word format via email to jobs@idri.org. Please use "Attn Job Code #2010-2" as your subject line. No phone calls or facsimiles please.
Job #2010-2
Posted: February 2, 2010
IDRI is currently looking for an experienced and motivated project coordinator with experience in communications to support our scientific teams in the development of drugs and vaccines for infectious diseases.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Support the planning and scheduling of project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
• Represent IDRI and project team at external partner project meetings
• Track project milestones and deliverables and day-to-day operational aspects of projects
• Coordinate the development of progress reports, proposals and presentations
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis
• Holds regular status meetings with project team
• Keep project team well informed of upcoming milestones, changes and general news
• Review project expenses, report expenditures against budgets, and provide support to finance department on budget management
• Provide support to general IDRI communications activities
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrated experience in project coordination
• Strong communications skills including writing communications materials and presentations and speaking at meetings
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Familiar with project management software such as MS Project
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including other organizations and stakeholders
• Ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies
• Experience in biotechnology industry is an asset
IDRI offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package. Qualified candidates should forward an electronic copy of your cover letter, resume, statement of interests, salary requirements and availability in Word format via email to jobs@idri.org. Please use "Attn Job Code #2010-2" as your subject line. No phone calls or facsimiles please.
Immunology- Postdoctoral Scientists
Job #2010-1
Posted: January 12, 2010
Fully supported postdoctoral positions are available in the Adjuvant Development Program. The successful candidate will be involved in characterizing functionality of immune cells. Previous experience in human immunology or multiparametric flow cytometry is a must. Excellent organizational and communication skills are required.
Qualifications:
• A PhD in a biological discipline and a minimum of 2 years of related laboratory experience
• Experience in microbiology and/or infectious diseases
• Experience and skills in human immunology and/or multiparametric flow cytometry
• Experience working under Biosafety Level 2 or 3 (BL2/BL3) conditions
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proficiency in MS Office and scientific data/graphics programs
• Must be self-motivated, organized and be able to work within a team
Primary Responsibilities:
• Responsible for performing research and experiments for scientific projects, in collaboration with others
• Record procedures, outcomes and observations in lab notebook following established guidelines
• Utilize established mathematical and scientific techniques to compile and analyze data. Monitor laboratory supply inventories and work with purchasing to ensure available stock for group or area
• Present research at group meetings
• Communicate with research management on a regular basis
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Work in a team under general supervision
• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
• Able to use limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Able to perform multiple scientific protocols and procedures under direction
• Good written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work accurately with close attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Ability to work with co-workers and outside agencies professionally and tactfully
• Possess a work ethic that includes neatness, punctuality, and accuracy
IDRI offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package. Qualified candidates should forward an electronic copy of your cover letter, resume, statement of interests, salary requirements and availability in Word format via email to jobs@idri.org. Please use "Attn Job Code #2010-1" as your subject line. No phone calls or facsimiles please.
Job #2010-1
Posted: January 12, 2010
Fully supported postdoctoral positions are available in the Adjuvant Development Program. The successful candidate will be involved in characterizing functionality of immune cells. Previous experience in human immunology or multiparametric flow cytometry is a must. Excellent organizational and communication skills are required.
Qualifications:
• A PhD in a biological discipline and a minimum of 2 years of related laboratory experience
• Experience in microbiology and/or infectious diseases
• Experience and skills in human immunology and/or multiparametric flow cytometry
• Experience working under Biosafety Level 2 or 3 (BL2/BL3) conditions
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proficiency in MS Office and scientific data/graphics programs
• Must be self-motivated, organized and be able to work within a team
Primary Responsibilities:
• Responsible for performing research and experiments for scientific projects, in collaboration with others
• Record procedures, outcomes and observations in lab notebook following established guidelines
• Utilize established mathematical and scientific techniques to compile and analyze data. Monitor laboratory supply inventories and work with purchasing to ensure available stock for group or area
• Present research at group meetings
• Communicate with research management on a regular basis
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Work in a team under general supervision
• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
• Able to use limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Able to perform multiple scientific protocols and procedures under direction
• Good written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work accurately with close attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Ability to work with co-workers and outside agencies professionally and tactfully
• Possess a work ethic that includes neatness, punctuality, and accuracy
IDRI offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package. Qualified candidates should forward an electronic copy of your cover letter, resume, statement of interests, salary requirements and availability in Word format via email to jobs@idri.org. Please use "Attn Job Code #2010-1" as your subject line. No phone calls or facsimiles please.
Senior Scientist- Principal Investigator
Job #2009-17
Posted: November 17, 2009
IDRI is currently looking for outstanding senior level research scientists with the demonstrated ability to develop a strong independent research program. Candidates must hold a PhD and have a minimum of 10 years experience including a history of innovative, interactive research in the fields of cellular or mucosal immunology and development of vaccines for infectious diseases, with focus on tuberculosis, malaria, leishmaniasis or HIV. We are particularly interested in Senior Scientist-PI candidates with transferable independent funding. Affiliate academic appointments at the University of Washington are possible, depending on merits and qualifications.
IDRI offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package. For additional questions in regard to the Principal Investigator, please contact Dr. Rhea Coler rcoler@idri.org. Qualified candidates should forward a cover letter, CV, and a statement of interests and experience with salary requirements and availability in Word format.
Job #2009-17
Posted: November 17, 2009
IDRI is currently looking for outstanding senior level research scientists with the demonstrated ability to develop a strong independent research program. Candidates must hold a PhD and have a minimum of 10 years experience including a history of innovative, interactive research in the fields of cellular or mucosal immunology and development of vaccines for infectious diseases, with focus on tuberculosis, malaria, leishmaniasis or HIV. We are particularly interested in Senior Scientist-PI candidates with transferable independent funding. Affiliate academic appointments at the University of Washington are possible, depending on merits and qualifications.
IDRI offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package. For additional questions in regard to the Principal Investigator, please contact Dr. Rhea Coler rcoler@idri.org. Qualified candidates should forward a cover letter, CV, and a statement of interests and experience with salary requirements and availability in Word format.