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 one of the most prestigious research organizations in the world. We are currently seeking a Vaccine Research Biologist with the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, 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:

We are seeking a dedicated Vaccine Research Biologist to join our team at the National Institutes of Health, specializing in evaluating vaccine efficacy against Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) using a nonhuman primate (NHP) model. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Immunology, Microbiology, or a related field, with at least four years of technical experience in a BSL-3 laboratory setting, specifically working with NHP models of TB. This role involves independently conducting research, developing and implementing BSL-3 level SOPs, performing various immunological assays, managing supplies, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. The successful candidate will also be responsible for developing new assays to assess anti-mycobacterial activity, preparing scientific communications, and mentoring junior researchers. Extensive experience in flow cytometry, Luminex, and ELISA, as well as a solid understanding of T cell immunology related to vaccine efficacy, is essential.

TASKS. The contractor shall:

• Perform tasks related to evaluating TB vaccine efficacy in NHP models.

• Independently plan experiments, write animal protocols, and analyze and interpret data.

• Conduct immunological assays (flow cytometry, ELISA, Luminex) on NHP blood and tissue samples.

• Manage supplies and equipment for BSL2 and BSL3 laboratories.

• Monitor NHP sample inventories and manage shipping/receiving samples to/from collaborators.

• Perform duties related to TB vaccine studies in NHPs at an off-site BSL-3 facility.

• Develop and monitor compliance with a BSL-3 Safety Manual for TB vaccine studies in NHPs.

• Develop BSL3-level SOPs for immune response monitoring and TB burden quantification.

• Provide training on BSL-3 protocols and standardize procedures across the team.

• Assist in recruiting and onboarding new research technicians for BSL-3 lab work.

• Develop new assays to assess anti-mycobacterial activity ex vivo post-vaccination.

• Prepare scientific communications including data abstracts, posters, presentations, and manuscripts.

REQUIREMENTS. The contractor must have:

• Master’s degree in Immunology, Microbiology, or related field.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a BSL-3 laboratory working with NHP models of TB.

• Extensive experience in isolating immune cells from blood and tissues and in culturing and quantifying Mtb.

• Ability to train and oversee personnel on BSL-3 techniques and safety regulations.

• Proficiency in evaluating cellular immune responses using flow cytometry, Luminex, and ELISA.

• Strong understanding of T cell immunology as it relates to vaccine efficacy.

• Demonstrated expertise in flow cytometry data analysis using FlowJo.

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and GraphPad Prism.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills for protocol development, publication contribution, and data presentation.

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.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.