Scientist, Analytical Development

About This Role

The Scientist, Analytical Development plays a crucial role in supporting the Vaccine Production Program at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)/National Institutes of Health (NIH). This position focuses on bioseparation projects and analytical capabilities, aiming to advance vaccine development through scientific innovation and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bioseparation projects focusing on monoclonal antibody and multi-specific antibody projects.
• Assist with two analytical core capabilities: chromatography techniques and electrophoresis techniques.
• Represent the assay development group for multiple project teams, including multi-specific antibodies and novel vaccine projects (e.g., mRNA/LNP vaccine projects).
• Design, guide, and oversee lipid nanoparticle (LNP) analytical evaluation to support mRNA vaccine capabilities.
• Initiate, implement, plan, coordinate, and execute scientific lab testing, method improvements, development, and investigations.
• Work with a team to carry out testing and data reports; make detailed observations, analyze data, generate reports, and interpret results.
• Contribute to team goals, ensuring project completion within time and budget constraints.
• Independently plan, design, investigate, troubleshoot, and execute projects in a specific scientific field, utilizing good scientific judgment.
• Develop research findings and make recommendations.
• Utilize a forward-looking perspective to critically review and contribute to project decisions.
• Coordinate peer-reviewed scientific publications.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in biochemistry, analytical chemistry, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in developing and optimizing analytical methods for biopharmaceutical products.
• Hands-on experience with chromatographic and electrophoretic analytical techniques to characterize biologics.
• Experience developing or evaluating analytical methods for mRNA vaccines and lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package.
• Optional health, vision, and dental plans.
• Paid leave, paid federal holidays, and 401K plan.
• Access to NIH’s unparalleled resources and niche scientific initiatives.

Important Details

• Application deadline: Not specified

Application Process

• Submit your application as instructed on the platform.

About the Company

Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers, supporting various initiatives in government contracting and scientific development.