Virologist Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the virologist opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for technical advice and support for internal and external interactions such as client and regulatory audits/inspections, meetings, teleconferences.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience with software programs that include data entry and retrieval of test data for summary reports
• Experience to critically evaluate new techniques, compare to existing technologies, modify and adapt for novel diagnostic applications
• Experience performing cost-effective ordering and/or use of laboratory and/or office supplies and equipment for budgetary concerns
• Experience adhering to a Quality Program requirements in order to meet accreditation standards
• Experience with training student support and co-workers in associated virology procedures and techniques
• Scientific oversight of Virology related studies
• Working with clients as a project manager to draft study plans and implement plans in strict accordance with agreed protocols
• Day to day project management liaison with clients regarding current and new projects

I would like to submit my application for the virologist opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for recommendations to government and/or contract leadership regarding instrumentation or other gaps that need to be filled to keep the IRF-Frederick competitive.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Working knowledge of molecular biology, virology, and microbiology procedures and practices
• Experience with method development in a variety of cell-based bioassays and/or binding assays is preferred
• Preferred skills would include method robustness, DoE, method design and familiarity with assay validation parameters
• Experience in biosafety level 2 laboratory
• Knowledge of cell and molecular biology techniques, including cell culture, cell-based assays, nucleic acid amplification, molecular cloning, and nucleotide sequencing
• Experience with viral laboratory techniques, including isolation, propagation, and characterization of viruses is preferred
• Experience with viral laboratory techniques, including isolation, propagation, and characterization of viruses
• Knowledge of genetic manipulation, including DNA or RNA purification, cloning of genes, and manipulations in various plasmid vectors, viral, and bacterial hosts

Please consider me for the virologist opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for guidance and expertise to advance specific projects or evaluate and propose new technologies and concepts in support of multiple projects.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Involvement with regulatory and client audits
• Manage and provide weekly and monthly financial information for specific studies
• Ensure all new methods are validated in accordance with ICH guidelines
• Experience in influenza or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) related research with publication track record would be a distinct advantage
• Experience in Bioassay study design (in vivo and/or in vitro), assay development, ICH analytical validation and project management
• In depth knowledge of biological safety and the associated legislation
• Knowledge and experience with statistical software would be an advantage
• Experience handling multiple virus families and/or multiple viral vectors is preferred

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the virologist position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for day to day technical support to the laboratory.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Familiar with cGMP requirements of biopharmaceutical manufacturing is preferred
• Experience with the development and licensure of cell/gene therapy products is preferred
• Familiar with virus purification/concentration methodologies is preferred
• Proficient in designing and engineering cellular assays using cell lines or primary cells is preferred
• Experience in chimeric virus generation preferred
• Expertise in working with different RNA viruses desirable
• Presents data and recommendations to outside consultants, at in-house research forums and at outside professional meetings is preferred
• Proficiency in data analysis and presentation tools such as Vector NTI, Lasergene, GraphPad Prism, Excel

I am excited to be applying for the position of virologist. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Knowledge of virus purification from cell culture or other hosts and biochemical and biophysical analysis of virus particles and virus antigen quantification
• Knowledge of biosafety Level 2 laboratory studies
• Experience with working on influenza viral strain identification and characterization preferred
• Experience with viral analysis and a record in publications
• Experience with Biosafety Level 2 and Biosafety Level 3 laboratory studies
• Knowledge of Federal Select Agent Program regulations
• Knowledge of genetic manipulation, including DNA or RNA purification, cloning of genes, and other manipulations in various plasmid vectors, viral, and bacterial hosts
• Knowledge of virus purification from cell culture or other hosts, biochemical and biophysical analysis of virus particles, and virus antigen quantification