Senior Scientist (Vaccine Research) - NIH Job Listing at Kelly Services in Gaithersburg, MD (Job ID 9342168)

Description

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 one of the most prestigious research organizations in the world. We are currently seeking a Senior Scientist with the National Institutes of Health in Gaithersburg, MD 

This is a full-time, long-term contract position which offers:  

• Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package 

• Opportunity to work at NIH, the world's foremost medical research center 

• Learn more about what Kelly can do for you at www.kellygovernmentsolutions.com 

 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

We are seeking a Senior Scientist to join our NIH team, playing a crucial role in advancing vaccine research and development. The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. in a scientific field with a minimum of five years of specialized experience, preferably within a Clinical Research Organization (CRO). This role involves assisting the advanced testing group, ensuring quality assurance and control, integrating new technologies, and coordinating advanced clinical testing in compliance with FDA and GCLP guidelines. The successful candidate will also be responsible for mentoring scientific staff, establishing and implementing electronic notebooks with Laboratory Management Systems, and contributing to strategic research initiatives. A strong understanding of immunological assay development and automation, coupled with expertise in FDA regulatory guidelines for phase 3 testing, is essential. This position offers the opportunity to impact pandemic preparedness measures, support strategic partnerships, and lead innovations in immunological methodologies within a collaborative research environment. 

 

TASKS. The contractor shall: 

• Assist and ensure QA and QC in the advanced testing group, providing technical review and direction. 

• Integrate electronic notebooks with Laboratory Management Systems, such as Freezerworks. 

• Assess and implement assay development stages from phase 1 to phase 3 following GCLP and FDA guidelines. 

• Coordinate advanced clinical testing with program and partner organizations. 

• Support Pandemic Preparedness measures and surge testing capabilities. 

• Contribute to project teams for biologics assessment and strategic research leading to innovation. 

• Plan and deliver results to industry partners according to data transfer agreements. 

• Design and conduct experiments for new or improved immunological methodologies. 

• Represent the Vaccine Immunology Program in scientific and interdepartmental committees. 

• Transfer immunoassays for high throughput automated testing and maintain sample repositories. 

 

REQUIREMENTS. The contractor must have: 

• Ph.D. in a related scientific field. 

• Minimum of 5 years of specialized experience, preferably in a Clinical Research Organization (CRO). 

• Familiarity with FDA regulatory guidelines for phase 3 testing and assay validation. 

• Detailed knowledge of GCLP or GLP in clinical trial analyses. 

• Expertise in implementing automated workflows for high throughput analyses. 

• Knowledge of virus neutralization and binding antibody analyses. 

• Demonstrated expertise in laboratory assay and product development automation technologies. 

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and familiarity with Laboratory Management Systems. 

 

When you apply, please know a Kelly Government Solutions Recruiter will review your resume and will contact you directly, if your skills and experience match the requirements of this position. 

  

Due to the high volume of inquiries, we regret that we cannot accept phone calls. Even if you aren't contacted for this position, you are still part of our talent network. All Kelly recruiters have access to your profile, which expands your opportunities even further. 

  

As a specialty talent company, Kelly is committed to doing the right thing for our talent and clients. We stand up for equity, inclusion, fair treatment, and opportunity for all as these build the foundation of our Talent Promise. With a focus on safety, value, well-being, investment, and opportunity, Kelly's Talent Promise confirms our commitment to those in search of a better way to work and live and to help discover what's next. 

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As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Government Solutions?

Looking to connect with premier government agencies or the top 25 federal government contractors? Kelly Government Solutions partners with these organizations to create expert talent solutions that solve the world's most critical challenges. We offer a variety of full-time, project (SOW), seasonal, and surge support opportunities in science, engineering, technology, professional, and administrative support roles. Our experts will connect you to the opportunity that fits your schedule and interests and handle the details of transferring and processing all levels of security clearances. It's just another way we make the job search work for you.

About Kelly

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