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**Position Objective:** Provide services as a Biologist in support of the overall functions of the Vaccine Research Center (VRC), Vaccine Immunology Program (VIP) within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Support clinical trials and research, develop new assays, techniques and programs that optimize the use of various robotics and automated platforms.

+ Adopt, optimize, and schedule binding and neutralization assays on automated liquid handling systems such as the Biomek i7.

+ Schedule, document, and maintain cell lines for assays.

+ Train other analysts to run various assays including any special training needed for protocols in a GCLP environment.

+ Follow approved SOPs to complete testing of samples in an organized, aseptic, high-throughput manner.

+ Work collaboratively with team members and collaborators to complete all tasks for the day, but also be accountable as an individual for personal tasks.

+ Uphold rapid turn-around times of specimen samples by effectively managing resources while maintaining high standards of accuracy.

+ Utilize various laboratory equipment such as Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC), centrifuge, pipettes, liquid nitrogen tank, and others.

+ Work with dry ice, freezers, and liquid nitrogen tanks to store clinical samples, and perform clinical testing in a BSL-2 environment while always wearing appropriate PPE.

+ Contribute to new SOP creation and process improvements.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

+ **Ph.D. preferred or M.S. with 3+ years of experience in a BSL-2 laboratory.**

+ **Experience performing cell culture, neutralization assays, and other serology assays.**

+ **Experience working with automated liquid handlers.**

+ **Understanding of phase-gated assay development and bioanalytical method validation.**

+ **Experience with utilizing Beckman Coulter automated liquid handling software such as SAMI and Biomek.**

+ **IT skills to utilize LIMS, Microsoft Office, etc.**

+ **Experience in a GCLP environment and IATA infectious substance A and B shipping certification a plus.**

+ **Proactive Problem Solving – Anticipates potential issues and innovates to resolve them**

Minimum Qualifications:

+ **Ability to multi-task and pay close attention to detail.**

+ **History of leadership, demonstrating the ability to train peers and schedule testing demands.**

+ **Excellent analytical and interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.**

+ **Detail oriented while performing laboratory tasks**

+ **Ability to perform under time constraints and meet deadlines**

+ **Interpersonal skills to work with and train team members**

+ **Follows directions and protocols without deviations**

+ **Critical thinking to optimize workflows**

+ **Strong time management skills and experience balancing multiple projects.**

*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._