Biologist

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

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* Duties and Responsibilities:

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* + Develop viral vaccines, recombinant proteins and/or virus-like particles or monoclonal antibodies.

+ Perform investigations and documentation of cell line growth, optimization of cell culture/fermentation conditions, cell culture technology development, improvement of cell culture platforms, modeling of cell culture behavior, troubleshooting of cell culture/fermentation processes, and tech transfer of defined cell culture/fermentation processes to the clinical production facility.

+ Capture process descriptions and results in lab notebooks, tech transfer documents, and technical reports.

+ Independently set-up and operate bioreactors and other cell culture equipment required while executing development studies.

+ Participate in project and laboratory meetings, keep current with compliance obligations, and be responsible for maintenance of the laboratory and equipment.

+ Contribute results and studies for publication in peer reviewed journals.

+ Serve as an SME/functional lead in pDNA (microbial) process development.

+ Support VRC mRNA program through fermentation process evaluation, optimizations and material generation.

+ Provide training on equipment, processes, and microbial techniques.

+ Provide support for lab operations initiatives, including:

o Consumables forecasting, materials inventory monitoring and supply.

o Equipment maintenance and support (Nova Flex2 Analyzers).

o Standardize process operations across projects/scale: authoring SOPs and provide SME direction.

+ Serve as SME in setup, use, and maintenance of bioreactor control monitoring systems, including Lucullus or equivalent hardware/software

o Provide end-user trainings.

o Author protocols and other guidance documents.

o Liaise with NIAID IT to ensure robust performance and troubleshoot operational issues, as needed.

** Qualifications*
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* Basic Qualifications:

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** B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, or related life science degree is required.*
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** 5-10 years of industry-level experience in cell culture development is required.*
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** Experience with tech transfer of cell culture processes to manufacturing is required.*
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* Preferred Qualifications:

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** Ability to multi-task and pay close attention to detail.*
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** Excellent analytical and interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.*
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** 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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