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

Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Participate in projects that are complex and scientifically demanding within a specific area/field, specifically Bioanalytical separation.

+ Initiate, implement, plan, and execute scientific research and development.

+ Determine scientific rigor in assessing own data and that of others, by providing detailed observations, analyzing data, and interpreting results.

+ Ensure project goals are met within time and budget constraints.

+ Independently initiate, plan, design, evaluate, revise and execute projects within CGE, UPLC field, utilizing good scientific judgment.

+ Utilize specific investigation and method development work in support of multiple projects at a time.

+ Communicate and initiate investigations for project and process findings, draw conclusions, and act as project manager in the drafting of state-of-art work and publishing of papers.

+ Develop research findings and make recommendations to leadership for decision.

+ Provide forward-looking perspectives that contribute to "go/no go" decisions by leadership.

+ Research and Recommend outside technologies for consideration.

Basic Qualifications:

+ Ph.D. in a scientific field with 5+ years experience, or MS with 10+ years of specialized experience.

+ Deep understanding of challenges and method development approaches of mAb, vaccine and mRNA scientific field.

+ Must be familiar with monoclonal antibody and multi-specific antibodies; recombinant protein vaccine and nanoparticles; mRNA and mRNA/LNP vaccines.

+ Analytical skills and applications including, but are not limited to, developing release and characterization methods by utilizing reversed phase HPLC/or UPLC -UV methods, and HPLC/or UPLC - MS methods for pipeline project support.

+ Understand and utilize other bio-separation techniques such as electrophoresis, lab-on-chip separation.

+ Demonstrates expert knowledge working in the research/development laboratory environment.

+ Familiarity with computer software including word processing, data evaluation, and project timeline management.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Strong oral and written communication skills.

+ Must demonstrate ability for scientific insight and conceptual thinking.

+ Must be a team player who can effectively work with members from cross-functional departments.

+ Demonstrated knowledge of maintaining accurate and detailed records.

+ 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:** 6857