Scientist; Bio-Separations

Job Details

• Level: Experienced
• Job Location:
  
  National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Gaithersburg Campus - Gaithersburg, MD 20878
• Position Type:
  Full Time
• Education Level: Ph.D.
• Salary Range: $72,000.00 - $82,000.00 per year
• Travel Percentage:
  None
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category:
  Public Health

The Scientist will provide support to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) within the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

• Advance the science in the laboratory through new procedures and discoveries.
• Propose and investigate new target projects for initiation based on novelty and relevance to human health.
• Independently direct and conduct special research projects with a high priority for the laboratory, focusing on the development of novel research treatments.
• Provide advice and assistance to users in designing experiments, using instrumentation, data acquisition and analysis, and preparing figures for publication.
• Participate in the laboratory’s review of future proposals for resource allocation.
• Oversee project data quality; analyze and interpret project data.
• Maintain a detailed and up-to-date electronic laboratory notebook detailing all experiments.
• Conduct analytical assay development and perform analytical assays in support of the assessment of clinical trial materials for quality and safety.
• Design and execute complex bio‑separation and analytical strategies, including HPLC (all separation modes) and electrophoretic techniques, to support vaccine research and development initiatives.
• Independently plan, design, and execute multiple hypothesis‑driven research projects within bio‑separation technology, applying sound scientific judgment.
• Develop and implement experimental plans; analyze and interpret data with scientific rigor; and generate evidence‑based conclusions that advance new methods and investigative findings.
• Define clear problem statements, formulate testable scientific hypotheses, and apply conceptual thinking to guide research direction.
• Manage projects to meet established goals within timeline and budget constraints, initially supporting mAb and vaccine programs with potential expansion to mRNA/LNP platforms.
• Prepare and clearly present research findings at internal meetings and contribute to internal and external scientific forums.
• Possess experience in bio‑separation technologies, including capillary‑based methods and chromatographic analysis of proteins and glycoproteins.
• Clean equipment, run validation, and inspect equipment.
• Meet with lab members to present updates.

Basic Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in a scientific field, OR 3+ years of specialized experience plus a Master’s degree, OR 5+ years of specialized experience plus a BA/BS degree.
• Familiarity with computer software including word processing, data evaluation, and project timeline management.
• Skilled in PowerPoint, MS Project, MS Access, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non‑technical and technical staff.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills, able to prioritize multiple tasks and projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of maintaining accurate and detailed records.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

This position is contingent upon contract award.