• Research Faculty (Prep0003327)

    Johns Hopkins University (Gaithersburg, MD)


    PREP Research Associate

     

    This position is part of the National Institute of Standards (NIST) Professional Research Experience (PREP) program. NIST recognizes that its research staff may wish to collaborate with researchers at academic institutions on specific projects of mutual interest, thus requires that such institutions must be the recipient of a PREP award. The PREP program requires staff from a wide range of backgrounds to work on scientific research in many areas. Employees in this position will perform technical work that underpins the scientific research of the collaboration.

    Research Title:

    Staff Scientist

    The work will entail:

    Serve as an immunologist leading projects for the NIST Quantitative Flow Cytometry Program . Support the NIST Quantitative Flow Cytometry Program working with the flow cytometry team and engaging with stakeholders to develop and characterize measurement methods and reference materials underpinning advanced cell manufacturing, immunotherapy, regenerative medicine, and disease diagnosis and prevention.

    Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

    - Plan and conduct research to aid in the reliable characterization of viral and non-viral gene delivery systems using different flow cytometer platforms and other orthogonal methods.

     

    - develop wet-lab procedures for new quantitative measurements of gene delivery systems and their applications in health and biosciences

     

    - Support the development of functional characterization methods for gene delivery systems in 2D and 3D culture systems and generation of high-quality datasets enabling AI/ML algorithm development.

     

    - Engage stakeholders to and identify opportunities for assay development and validation, control material and standards development.

     

    - Keep accurate and organized electronic records.

     

    - Present results of the work in the form of reports, manuscripts, oral presentations.

     

    • A minimum of a Master's degree in Immunology, Biology, Microbiology or a related field.

    • 2 years of relevant experience.

    • Experience in immunology , microbiology, and mammalian cell culture

    • Proficiency in flow cytometry.

    • Familiarity with nano-bioparticle counting methods and gene transduction assays.

    • Strong oral and written communication skills.

     

    Salary: $110,000 a year

    Please upload the following with your application:

    - CV/Resume

     

    *Please limit C.V to 3 pages only and ONLY include a valid email address for your contact info. Please DO NOT include telephone numbers, home address or photos on your resume.

     

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    Purpose: The National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) hosts the Professional Research Experience Program (PREP) (https://www.nist.gov/iaao/academic-affairs-office/nist-professional-research-experience-program-prep) which is designed to provide valuable laboratory experience and financial assistance to undergraduates, post-bachelor's degree holders, graduate students, master's degree holders, postdocs, and faculty.

     

    PREP is a 5-year cooperative agreement between NIST laboratories and participating PREP Universities to establish a collaborative research relationship between NIST and U.S. institutions of higher education in the following disciplines including (but may not be limited to) biochemistry, biological sciences, chemistry, computer science, engineering, electronics, materials science, mathematics, nanoscale science, neutron science, physical science, physics, and statistics. This collection of information is needed to facilitate administrative functions of the PREP Program.

     

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    Job Type: Full Time

    The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.

     

    Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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