Scientist- Molecular Biologist

We are currently searching for a Scientist- Molecular Biologist to support the NIH by providing work products and documents related to designing and executing plans in line with established work plans for Vaccine Immunology Program; developing new methodologies for the investigation of vaccine elicited immune responses; and developing new work plans and experiments and providing regular detailed reports on progress and by providing work products and documents related to performing complex laboratory tests; managing projects and experiments; investigating B cell immunology; collecting, processing and interpreting experimental data.

This opportunity is full-time, and it is on site in Gaithersburg, MD.  

• Collaborate with the following Centers:
  • Vaccine Research Center (NIH)
  • Covid Research Center (John Hopkins)
  • Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
  • Collaboration for AIDS Vaccine Discovery (CAVD)
  • International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI)
  • HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN)  
  • George Washington University (Novel Clinical Trials)
• Genetic sequence analysis
• Design and execute experimental plans in line with established work plans for Vaccine Immunology Program.
• Develop new methodologies for the investigation of vaccine elicited immune responses.
• Develop new work plans and experiments in close consultation with the supervisor/Chief of the Vaccine Immunology Program and provide regular detailed reports on progress.
• Present experimental finding at internal and external meetings with collaborators.
• Interact with student, post-doctoral fellows, visiting scientists and technical staff on experimental design and laboratory-based techniques.
• Perform the day-to-day running of the Vaccine Immunology Program and communicate fully with the Chief of the Vaccine Immunology Program on experimental results and design.
• Plan, conduct, and complete investigations into vaccine elicited immune responses.
• Design molecular or cellular laboratory experiments, including molecular cloning, in vitro transcription, DNA/RNA analysis, protein expression in microbial systems, and protein purification and plasmid engineering.
• Evaluate new technologies to enhance or complement current research.
• Research and recommend implementation to qPCR and multiplex PCR, DNA and RNA isolation and characterization methodologies.
• Maintain precise and complete records of all experimental activities, to include methodologies, instrumentation, and findings for future reference.
• Input accurate record of all research activities and findings in in-house databases and repositories.
• Prepare routine status updates and outcome briefings to peer researchers and senior program executives.
• Provide routine activity updates and briefings to senior researchers and program executives.
• Maintain deep understanding of research methodologies and the latest trends and developments in molecular and cellular biological testing and research.
• Consult with diverse, cross-functional stakeholder groups to identify opportunities, develop problem statements, and understand context to inform research strategies.
• Provide input for software programs to support predictive modeling of molecular biological expressions.
• Search scientific literature to select and modify methods and procedures.
• Collaborate with professional and academic societies, associations and organizations to identify new approaches to diagnostic testing and prepare recommendations for adoption.
• Produce final reports and presentations of experiments and findings for distribution internally among researchers and senior administrators.
• Write scholarly articles for publication in peer reviewed scientific journals.
• Develop and present original research findings and professional and scientific conferences and workshops.
• Review and edit papers, reports, presentations, and articles produced by other researchers for distribution internally and externally.
• Perform peer review of internally produced research findings and articles.
• Develop and design new technologies, methodologies, and protocols.
• Perform analyses that support external grant milestones and applications.
• Perform complex laboratory tests, determinations and analyses involving multiple procedures and a variety of technical approaches.
• Coordinate projects and experiments for internal and external collaborators.
• Investigate B cell immunobiology including transcriptional, lineage and repertoire relationships of responses to vaccination.
• Provide advice to lower-level laboratory staff.
• Collect, process, and interpret experimental data.
• Prepare written reports, funding documents, and manuscripts for submission to scientific journals.
• Participate in several meetings and/or conferences to collaborate with scientific community and present research information on behalf of the Immunology Laboratory.

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Skills

• Flow Cytometry
• B Cells (mainly)
• T Cells
• Genetic Sequence Analysis
• Strong oral and written communication skills are preferred.
• Computer skills to include MS Office Suite

• Ph.D. in a related field.
• Three (3) years of specialized experience plus a Master’s degree, or five (5) years of specialized experience plus a Bachelor’s degree is equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a science related field.

Due to our contractual requirements and federal orders, including an Executive Order from the White House and an emergency regulation from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the position for which you are applying requires that you provide proof of your vaccination status. If you are unable to receive the COVID-19 vaccine for medical reasons or because of a sincerely held religious belief, you may request an exemption from the vaccination requirement which shall be reviewed after the submission of requested documentation. If an accommodation is granted, the conditions may include weekly testing and masking. All Guidehouse employees also agree to follow any additional health and safety mitigation policies that may be required in the workplace.

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