Did you know that our client has impacted the lives of thousands of people around the world through cutting-edge advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications? 
A bioscience and information technology company is seeking an ambitious, adaptable, structured, and detail-oriented Biologist join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Vaccine Research Center (VRC), Vaccine Production Program (VPP).
Responsibilities

• Execute formulation and stability studies within a project development team under guidance of the team leader, including:
  • Coordination of study tasks among various personal internal and external to formulation project team.
  • Interpretation of analytical data with an understanding of protein/vaccine structure and stability concepts, and elements of the effects of solution components on stability.
  • Collation and trending of overall study data and interpretation of study data in consultation with project team lead.
  • Independent generation of samples using both standard and advanced study specific analytical methods.
  • Independent analysis of analytical sample data.
  • Submission for external analytical testing.
  • Presentation of study data to internal project teams and interdepartmental meetings as needed.
• Execute assay development studies for vaccine and biotherapeutic characterization under the guidance of senior personnel, including:
  • Coordination of study tasks among various personal internal and external to formulation project team.
  • Independent generation and analysis of samples using both standard and advanced study specific analytical methods.
  • Independent analysis of analytical sample data.
  • Interpretation of analytical data with an understanding of protein/vaccine structure and stability concepts, and elements of the effects of solution components on stability.
  • Collation and trending of overall study data and interpretation of study data in consultation with project team lead and scientific SMEs.
  • Presentation of study data to internal project teams and interdepartmental meetings as needed.
• Prepare technical protocols documenting formulation, stability, and method development studies in collaboration with senior personnel, including design based technical analytical experience and theoretical understanding of protein/vaccine structure and stability concepts.
• Prepare technical reports documenting formulation, stability, and method development studies, which may include including drafting, editing, and verification of data.
• Contribute to professional manuscripts based on results of formulation, stability, and method development studies, as needed.
• Provide technical guidance and training to formulation team members.
• Provide external service and execute routine maintenance and troubleshooting for one or more pieces of laboratory instrumentation.
• Comply with all NIH and VPP policies.

Experience Required / Requirements

• B.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline wiht minimum 4 years of industry, government or equivalent experience in protein formulation or a related field or M.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline. Minimum 2 years of academic, industry, government or equivalent experience in protein formulation or a related field (Master’s degree experimental thesis may waive this requirement).
• Experience with study coordination and execution in one or more of the following areas: protein/vaccine formulation, protein/vaccine stability, protein/vaccine pre-formulation or related biophysical characterization/development.
• Hands-on experience, including data analysis and basic theoretical knowledge, with three or more of the following techniques: UV-visible, fluorescence, Circular Dichroism and/or IR spectroscopy; Differential Scanning Calorimetry; Particle characterization (light scattering,HIAC and/or MFI).
• Strong knowledge of protein chemistry and biophysical properties of proteins. Knowledge of standard biophysical and bioanalytical methods and underlying theory.
• Experience with data analysis using standard and specialized software platforms (JMP, Origin, GRAMS, Prism, SigmaPlot, etc.).

Benefits

• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision premium coverage for Employees

• Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
• Employee Referral Bonus
• 401K Match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  • Healthcare (FSA)
  • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
  • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
  • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

 Disclaimer: The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.
We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment-based age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.