Position Objective: Provide services as a Biologist in support of the overall functions of the Vaccine Production Program within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop assays for virus vaccines, recombinant proteins and virus-like particles that may be used as clinical vaccine candidates.

• Develop for cGMP product characterization and release quantitative assays, including ELISA, indirect ELISA, Host Cell Protein ELISA, SDS-PAGE, BCA assay, and Endotoxin; experience with Neutralization assay and Viral Titer assays; instrumentation experience with HPLC (affinity chromatography), PCR, and Flow cytometry.

• Conduct or participate in projects within a specific area or field. Projects are assigned and are typically small or part of larger projects.

• Make observations, analyzes data, and interprets results.

• Present findings at internal meetings.

• Contribute to the preparation of manuscripts.

• Prepare precise technical reports summaries, protocols, quantitative analyses, and maintains appropriate documentation.

• Present findings at internal meetings and/or contribute to the preparation of manuscripts and patent applications.

• Use and apply standard principles, theories, concepts and techniques in a limited area or field.

• Provide solutions to a variety of problems of diverse scope involving basic scientific principles.

• Develop new methods, technologies, and processes when necessary for project advancement.

  Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Biology or a related science field is required

• At least 7 years of experience in vaccine development working including Good laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) experience is required.

  Minimum 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

  *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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  GAP Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.

  This position is contingent upon contract award.

Requisition ID: 7213