Vaccine Research Analytical Chemist - NIH Job Listing at Kelly Services in Gaithersburg, MD (Job ID 9345692)

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 Vaccine Research Analytical Chemist 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 skilled Vaccine Research Analytical Chemist to join our team at the NIH. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related discipline, with at least three years of relevant experience. This role involves independently performing UPLC-based content and identification assays for clinical vaccine candidates, including virus vaccines, recombinant proteins, and virus-like particles. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to the clinical development of various vaccine candidates by performing essential bioassays, supporting assay development for cGMP product release, and participating in protein characterization assay development. Responsibilities also include writing technical protocols and reports documenting analytical studies, demonstrating expertise in laboratory equipment operation, and contributing to method qualification and transfer processes. 

 

TASKS. The contractor shall: 

• Support the Analytical Development department in the Vaccine Production Program. 

• Independently perform UPLC-based assays for virus vaccines, recombinant proteins, and virus-like particles. 

• Contribute to the clinical development of vaccine candidates through multiple bioassays. 

• Provide assay support and development for cGMP product release and characterization. 

• Participate in the development of protein A-UPLC, SE-UPLC, and bioassays for virus-like-particle vaccines. 

• Develop, characterize, and transfer assays to QC groups for product release. 

• Write technical protocols and reports documenting analytical development studies. 

 

REQUIREMENTS. The contractor must have: 

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related discipline. 

• Minimum of three years of experience in chemistry or a related field. 

• Demonstrated experience in a clinical or research laboratory setting. 

• Knowledge of general laboratory equipment and procedures. 

• Experience with analytical equipment automation or instrument and method qualification. 

• Proficiency in writing and reviewing technical documents, including protocols, SOPs, and QC data packets. 

• Familiarity with computer software for word processing and data evaluation. 

• Knowledge of statistical design of experiments (DOE). 

• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. 

• Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and time management skills. 

 

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. 

  

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