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Position Objective: The Scientist will provide support to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) within the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advance the science in the laboratory through new procedures and discoveries.
• Advance the science through proposing and investigating new target projects for initiation based on novelty and relevance to human health.
• Independently direct and conduct special research projects that have a high priority for the laboratory with special emphasis in the development of novel research treatments.
• Provide advice and assistance to users in designing experiments, using instrumentation, data acquisition and analysis, and preparing figures for publication.
• Participate in the laboratory’s review of future proposals for resource allocations.
• Oversee project data quality; analyze and interpret project data.
• Maintain a detailed and up-to-date electronic laboratory notebook detailing all experiments.
• Conducts analytical assay development and performs analytical assays in support of the assessment of clinical trial materials for quality and safety. 1
• Designs and executes complex bio-separation and analytical strategies, including HPLC (all separation modes) and electrophoretic techniques, to support vaccine research and development initiatives 2
• Independently plan, design, and execute multiple hypothesis-driven research projects within bio-separation technology, applying sound scientific judgment. 3
• Develop and implement experimental plans; analyze and interpret data with scientific rigor; and generate evidence-based conclusions that advance new methods and investigational findings.
• Define clear problem statements, formulate testable scientific hypotheses, and apply conceptual thinking to guide research direction.
• Manage projects to meet established goals within timeline and budget constraints, initially supporting mAb and vaccine programs with potential expansion to mRNA/LNP platforms.
• Prepare and clearly present research findings at internal meetings and contribute to internal and external scientific forums.
• Experience in bio-separation technologies, including capillary-based methods and chromatographic analysis of proteins and glycoproteins.
• Clean Equipment, Run Validation, and Inspect Equipment
• Meet with lab members to present updates

Basic Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in a scientific field.  OR 3+ years of specialized experience plus a Master’s degree is equivalent to a Ph.D.  OR 5+ years of specialized experience plus a BA/BS degree is equivalent to a Ph.D.
• Familiarity with computer software including word processing, data evaluation, and project timeline management.
• Skilled in PowerPoint, MS Project, MS Access, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff
• Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects
• Demonstrated knowledge of maintaining accurate and detailed records

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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This position is contingent upon contract award.