Scientist

2 weeks ago

Gaithersburg, United States GAP Solutions, Inc. Full time

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




Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Support vaccine and monoclonal therapeutic clinical trials and research, develop new assays, techniques and programs that optimize the use of various robotics and automated platforms.
  • Develop, test, and report in peer-reviewed journals on new hypotheses for work performed on assay development in the infectious disease landscape.
  • Adopt, optimize, and schedule binding and neutralization assays on automated liquid handling systems such as the Biomek i7 and Hamilton Vantage.
  • Create cell lines and pseudoviruses to support cell-based assay testing.
  • Follow approved SOPs to complete testing of samples in an organized, aseptic, high-throughput manner.
  • Train other analysts to run various assays including any special training needed for protocols in a GCLP environment.
  • 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.




Basic Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. preferred or M.S. with 4+ years of experience in a BSL-2 laboratory.
  • Experience performing cell culture, neutralization assays, and other serology assays.
  • Experience working with automated liquid handlers.
  • IT skills to utilize LIMS, Microsoft Office, etc.
  • Proactive Problem Solving – Anticipates potential issues and innovates to resolve them.
  • Follows directions and protocols without deviations.
  • Critical thinking to optimize workflows.




Minimum Qualifications:

  • Strong organization and time management skills.
  • Detail oriented while performing laboratory tasks.
  • Interpersonal skills to work with and train team members.
  • Understanding of phase-gated assay development and bioanalytical method validation is preferred.
  • Background in flu, HIV, or other infectious disease areas is a plus.
  • Experience in a GCLP environment a plus.
  • Ability to perform under time constraints and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work well with others and spur independent thinking as demonstrated by publication history.
  • 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

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