Job Abstract

Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers.  Through our partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Kelly Government Solutions offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with the leading medical research center in the world.  We are seeking an experienced individual to work as a Scientist (Assay Development & Automation) at the National Institutes of Health in Gaithersburg, MD. 

This is a full-time, long-term contract position which offers:  

• Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package 

  
  

• Opportunity to work at NIH, the world’s foremost medical research center 

  
  

• Learn more about what Kelly can do for you at www.kellygovernmentsolutions.com 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

TASKS. The contractor shall: 

• Develop, optimize, and qualify immunological assays, and transfer the assays to an automated format. 

  
  

• 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 tasks in a timely manner. 

  
  

• 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), centrifuges, pipettes, liquid nitrogen tanks, and others.  

• Work with dry ice, freezers, and liquid nitrogen tanks to store clinical samples, and perform clinical testing in a BSL-2 environment. 

  
  

• Contribute to new SOP creation and process improvements. 

REQUIREMENTS. The contractor must have: 

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

  
  

• Experience with the development, optimization, and qualification of assays in an automated format. 

  
  

• Experience performing cell culture, neutralization assays, and other serology assays.  

  
  

• Experience working with automated liquid handlers, specifically Beckman Coulter automated liquid handling software such as SAMI and Biomek.  

  
  

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

  
  

• Experience with the development, optimization, and qualification of different assays in an automated format. 

  
  

• Experience in a GCLP environment and IATA infectious substance A and B shipping certification preferred 

  
  

• Experience following directions and protocols without deviations and thinking critically to optimize workflows 

  
  

• Ability to train peers and schedule testing demands. 

When you apply, please know a Kelly Government Solutions Recruiter will review your resume and will contact you directly, if your skills and experience match the requirements of this position. 

Due to the high volume of inquiries, we regret that we cannot accept phone calls. Even if you aren’t contacted for this position, you are still part of our talent network. All Kelly recruiters have access to your profile, which expands your opportunities even further. 

As a specialty talent company, Kelly is committed to doing the right thing for our talent and clients. We stand up for equity, inclusion, fair treatment, and opportunity for all as these build the foundation of our Talent Promise. With a focus on safety, value, well-being, investment, and opportunity, Kelly’s Talent Promise confirms our commitment to those in search of a better way to work and live and to help discover what’s next. 

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