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Position Objective:Provide services as a Biologist in support of the overall functions of the Vaccine Production Program (VPP) Vaccine Research Center (VRC) within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop downstream (purification) processes for recombinant proteins virus vaccines virus-like particles (VLP) and nucleic acids that may be used as clinical candidates.
- Work collaboratively within the purification group to design develop and optimize chromatography and filtration step (Normal Flow Filtration and Tangential Flow Filtration) unit operations to support process development of clinical trial vaccine candidates and mAb products.
- Purify research-phase recombinant proteins virus vaccines virus-like particles and/or nucleic acids in support of other groups or external collaborators.
- Work to prepare necessary materials (buffers packed columns etc.) in support of downstream process activities.
- Support technology transfer of processes to Labs Pilot Plant for manufacture of clinical product through document generation and on-site support.
- Write and review technical protocols reports and technology transferdocuments.
- Analyze and compile data present at various group/departmentmeetings.
- Work collaboratively to design run and analyze high throughput screens using TECAN automated bioprocessing system.
- PerformIn vitroTranscription (IVT) and mRNA purification at multiplescales.
- Design and execute day to day development operations with minimalsupervision.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Bioengineering Chemical Engineering Biochemistry or a relateddiscipline.
- Minimum of two to five (2-5) years of experience in recombinant protein pDNA and mRNA purification development for GMP clinical-phase products.
- Experience with In vitro Transcription (IVT) and mRNApurification.
- Experience using high-throughput bioprocessing systems such asTECAN.
- Familiarity with computer software including word processing and dataevaluation.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Demonstrated knowledge of maintaining accurate and detailedrecords.
- Must be a team player who can effectively work with members from cross-functionaldepartments.
- Strong oral and written communicationskills.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with non-technical and technical staff.
- Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and 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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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
