Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. Through our partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Kelly Government Solutions offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with the leading medical research center in the world. We are seeking a Biologist to support the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD. This position is on-site.
This is a full-time, long-term contract position which offers:
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package
Optional health, vision, and dental plans.
Paid leave (min 120 hours) as well as 11 paid federal holidays and 401K plan.
Access to NIH's unparalleled resources and niche scientific initiatives.
Learn more about what Kelly can do for you at https://government.kellyservices.us/
TASKS/SERVICES:
Utilize established SOPs to execute testing for clinical research trials.
Document testing parameters according to GCLP and GDP guidelines and analyze testing results.
Write and revise SOPs, evaluation and developments reports and analytical plans.
Develop testing activities and method protocols with senior staff.
Maintain cell lines and reagents necessary for assays.
Develop, optimize, and execute qualification and validation of methods.
Improve existing methodology and generation of novel research experiments while maintaining detailed documentation as per the SOPs.
Perform necessary QA/QC activities as per laboratory guidelines and the quality management plan.
Troubleshoot assays and adjust scientific methodology to correct problems or deficiencies in a research project or experiment.
Maintain accurate laboratory records to ensure proper retention of scientific data.
Maintain laboratory supplies inventories.
Attend staff meetings and regularly present experimental data.
Work collaboratively and independently as needed to adhere to project timelines.
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.
Present scientific data and findings at lab-wide NIH-wide meetings.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree or higher in a biology-related discipline.
Master's degree in a biology-related discipline preferred.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, vaccine, biologics, or similar industry is required.
Experience in aspects of clinical trial implementation and testing is preferred.
Familiarity with immunoassays, including pharmacokinetics, anti-drug antibody, immunogenicity, and neutralization assays.
Experience in a GLP, GCLP, cGMP, laboratory.
Experience in a diverse set of clinical research techniques such as;
Immunoassay methodology - ELISA, ECLIA, ADA, SMC
Pseudovirus neutralization assay
ELISpot Assays
Cell culture and other cell-based assays
Experience with automated systems such as liquid handlers and high-throughput robotic instruments is preferred.
Ability to work in a dynamic fast-paced environment and to adapt quickly to changing project priorities.
Experience and ability to communicate scientific findings through different mediums including posters, online presentations, and in-person presentations.
Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functioning teams.