Research Scientist

Responsibilities:

• Collecting samples for study.
• Employing highly specialized serological and molecular techniques in order to study viruses.
• Identifying different viruses and their properties, through microscopic examination.
• Observing the effect viruses have on organic matter by studying the impact of the viral infection on living tissues of humans and animals.
• Performing chemical analyses on substances released by viruses when they interact with organic matter, such as acids, enzymes, and alcohol secretions.
• Determining how viral diseases like HIV, SARS, and hepatitis spread through populations.
• Assisting in vaccine development.
• Writing up technical reports and creating presentations for the communication of research results to interested parties.
• Assisting institutions like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in preventing and controlling outbreaks of viral infections.
• Providing professional opinions and advice on treatment plans and the way to control outbreaks.