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Position Objective: Provide services as a Scientist in support of the overall functions of the Vaccine Immunology Program (VIP), Vaccine Research Center (VRC) within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support vaccine and monoclonal therapeutic clinical trials and research, develop new assays, techniques and programs that optimize the use of various robotics and automated platforms.

• Develop, test, and report in peer-reviewed journals on new hypotheses for work performed on assay development in the infectious disease landscape.

• Adopt, optimize, and schedule binding and neutralization assays on automated liquid handling systems such as the Biomek i7 and Hamilton Vantage.

• Create cell lines and pseudoviruses to support cell-based assay testing.

• Follow approved SOPs to complete testing of samples in an organized, aseptic, high-throughput manner.

• Train other analysts to run various assays including any special training needed for protocols in a GCLP environment.

• Work collaboratively with team members and collaborators to complete all tasks for the day, but also be accountable as an individual for personal tasks.

• Uphold rapid turn-around times of specimen samples by effectively managing resources while maintaining high standards of accuracy.

• Utilize various laboratory equipment such as Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC), centrifuge, pipettes, liquid nitrogen tank, and others.

• Work with dry ice, freezers, and liquid nitrogen tanks to store clinical samples, and perform clinical testing in a BSL-2 environment while always wearing appropriate PPE.

• Contribute to new SOP creation and process improvements.

  Basic Qualifications:

• Ph.D. preferred or M.S. with 4+ years of experience in a BSL-2 laboratory.

• Experience performing cell culture, neutralization assays, and other serology assays.

• Experience working with automated liquid handlers.

• IT skills to utilize LIMS, Microsoft Office, etc.

• Proactive Problem Solving – Anticipates potential issues and innovates to resolve them.

• Follows directions and protocols without deviations.

• Critical thinking to optimize workflows.

  Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong organization and time management skills.

• Detail oriented while performing laboratory tasks.

• Interpersonal skills to work with and train team members.

• Understanding of phase-gated assay development and bioanalytical method validation is preferred.

• Background in flu, HIV, or other infectious disease areas is a plus.

• Experience in a GCLP environment a plus.

• Ability to perform under time constraints and meet deadlines.

• Ability to work well with others and spur independent thinking as demonstrated by publication history.

• 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

  *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.

Requisition ID: 6882