Single-Cell Genomics and Vaccine Immunology Scientist

Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. Kelly Government Solutions offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with leading medical research centers, biotechnology and pharmaceutical development companies in the world. We are seeking individuals qualified to work as a Single-Cell Genomics and Vaccine Immunology Scientist to support the mission of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

This is a long-term contract position which offers:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package
• Optional health, vision, and dental plans
• Vacation leave as well as 10 paid federal holidays and 401K plan.
• Access to NIH’s unparalleled resources and niche scientific initiatives

• Plan and execute a wide range of complex procedures and techniques including, aseptic cell culture, molecular biology (DNA/RNA isolation, cloning, analysis, purification, Illumina next generation sequencing, RNAseq through single cell SMARTseq, 10X Genomics), and cellular assays (binding and neutralization)
• Design and implement improved methods to existing single-cell sequencing protocols
• Develop and optimize assays for diverse new projects
• Conduct research including planning and conducting experiments and data analysis.
• Maintain and operate a variety of laboratory instruments
• Collaborate with scientists from other organizations or institutions involved in similar or related research projects
• Provide support and mentor to students, post-doctoral fellows and non-doctoral research technicians on experimental design and laboratory-based methodologies
• Maintain accurate daily records of experiments to include the organization and archiving of research data properly
• Manage project pipeline for the Vaccine Immunology Program
• Maintain, operate, and optimize robotics to increase library prep throughput and sample clean-up
• Integrate single cell next generation sequencing instruments (Next Seq, Miseq, 10x Chromium) to increase the project versatility of the Genome Analysis Core
• Produce high quality scientific data and analysis consistently using new methods such as single cell sequencing
• Analyze and interpret research data, communicate results and methods in reports, presentations, and manuscripts
• Prepare presentations of research for internal data review and for external audiences
• Help train post-baccalaureate IRTAs in molecular biology assays in the core
• Train collaborators in molecular biology assays performed by the core
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in a BSL-2 laboratory
• Work collaboratively with team members to complete all tasks for the day, but also be accountable as an individual for personal tasks
• Utilize various laboratory equipment such as Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC), centrifuge, pipettes, liquid nitrogen tank, and others.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance as needed
• Write and revise SOPs within VIP’s electronic database

• Master’s degree in Biology, Life Sciences, or a related discipline. Two (2) years of specialized experience plus a BA/BS degree is equivalent to a Master’s degree.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in biology or a related field including cell and molecular biology, immunology, and/or next generation sequencing