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**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:

+ Coordinate and execute formulation and stability studies within a development team, including internal and interdepartmental coordination of activities as well as collation and interpretation of study data, under direction of a Formulation Scientist/Senior Scientist.

+ Write and review formulation, stability, and method development study protocols under direction of a Formulation Scientist/Senior Scientist.

+ Independently generate and analyze samples using both standard and advanced study specific analytical methods.

+ Independently analyze and collate analytical data.

+ Interpret analytical data with an understanding of protein/vaccine structure and stability concepts, and elements of the effects of solution components on stability.

+ Develop assays for vaccine and biotherapeutic characterization, including providing input into study design, under direction of a Formulation Scientist/Senior Scientist.

+ Provide technical guidance and training to formulation team members.

+ Write and review technical reports and protocols documenting formulation, stability, and method development studies.

+ Present data in small group, department, and conference settings.

+ Obtain information on new scientific advances in the field and new technologies, as required to for VRC programs

+ Oversee external service and execute routine maintenance and troubleshooting for one or more pieces of laboratory instrumentation.

+ Serve as Subject Matter Expert for one or more analytical and/or theoretical areas relevant to the formulation development program.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

+ **B.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline and 4 years (minimum) industry, government or equivalent experience in protein formulation or a related field.**

OR

+ **Experience with study coordination and execution in one or more of the following areas: protein/vaccine formulation, protein/vaccine stability, protein/vaccine pre-formulation or related biophysical characterization/development.**

+ **Hands-on experience, including data analysis and basic theoretical knowledge, with three or more of the following techniques: UV-visible, fluorescence, Circular Dichroism and/or IR spectroscopy; Differential Scanning Calorimetry; Particle characterization (light scattering, subvisible particle analysis, HIAC, and/or MFI).**

+ **Strong knowledge of protein chemistry and biophysical properties of proteins.**

+ **Knowledge of standard biophysical and bioanalytical methods and underlying theory.**

+ **Experience with data analysis using standard and specialized software platforms (JMP, Origin, GRAMS, Prism, SigmaPlot, etc.).**

Minimum Qualifications:

+ **Ability to work independently, multitask, and pay close attention to detail.**

+ **Strong written, oral, and visual communication skills.**

+ **Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, or other equivalent software suites**

+ **Excellent analytical and interpersonal, organizational, experience balancing multiple projects, and time management skills.**

*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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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._