Biologist

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 at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD

This is a long-term contract position which offers:

- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package

- Optional health, vision, and dental plans

- Vacation leave as well as 10 paid federal holidays and 401K plan.

- Access to NIH's unparalleled resources and niche scientific initiatives

TASKS/SERVICES. The contractor shall:

• Execute studies for the evaluation and development of stable formulations for VRC vaccine and biotherapeutic candidates in collaboration with development teams
• Independently generate samples for analysis using standard laboratory techniques (buffer prep, dialysis, dilution, etc.)
• Independently analyze samples employing spectroscopic, calorimetric, and other instrumentation
• Develop assays for vaccine and biotherapeutic characterization in collaboration with senior personnel
• Analyze, collate, and interpret data in collaboration with team members
• Write and review technical reports and protocols documenting formulation, stability, and method development studies
• Present data in small group and department settings

REQUIREMENTS. The contractor must have:

• B.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience with protein biochemistry sample handling and analysis (UF/DF, SDS-PAGE, Western Blot)
• Minimum 1-3 2 years of industry, government, or equivalent experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

You should know: Your safety matters! Vaccination against COVID-19 may be a requirement for this job in compliance with current client and governmental policies. A Kelly recruiter will confirm and share more details with you during the interview process.

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE

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