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 Laboratory Technician with the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD

This is a long-term contract position which offers:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package
  

• Optional health, vision, and dental plans
  

• Paid leave (min 120 hours; prorated for part-time position) as well as 11 paid federal holidays and 401K plan.
  

• Access to NIH’s unparalleled resources and niche scientific initiatives.
  

• Learn more about what Kelly can do for you at https://government.kellyservices.us/

TASKS. The contractor shall:

1. Assist with a wide variety of complex experimental procedures involving microbiology, biomedical engineering, biochemistry, and immunology techniques to perform research and development. Techniques involved will include cell culture or fermentation, protein purification, protein conjugation, maintenance of cells stocks, etc. Other areas of expertise in conducting research may include SDS-PAGE, western blotting, microscopy, spectrophotometry, pH, conductivity, and media preparation.
   

2. Assist in the development of scalable fermentation (5L to 60L), purification and conjugation processes for production of recombinant malaria vaccines produced by Escherichia coli, Pichia pastoris and other cell lines.
   

3. Assist in the analysis of recombinant protein production quality and quantity after fermentation, harvesting, and purification.
   

4. Collect and organize data, performing data analysis, and prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols, batch production records, and inventories.
   

5. Write reports of findings resulting in a publishable manuscript, stating methods and materials, including any modifications employed, specimens and materials involved, results of experiments and discussion of results as it pertains to published literature.
   

6. Perform, operate and communicate effectively individually, and in a group, team-oriented working environment.
   

7. Responsible for laboratory upkeep and routine maintenance of equipment. Maintain laboratory supplies and equipment including chemicals, biological materials, etc. required to handle biological materials, carcinogens, recombinant protein materials, acids, biological wastes, etc.

REQUIREMENTS. The contractor must have:

1. BS in biochemistry, biomedical engineering, biology, molecular biology or related field and two (2) or more years of related experience, or a MS in a similar field with limited experience.
   

2. Experience preparing laboratory protocols.
   

3. Experience with vaccine research and development, preferred.
   

4. Experience in protein conjugation.
   

5. Experience using fermenters, AKTA chromatography skids, shaking incubators or equivalent equipment, preferred.
   

6. Knowledge of current Good Laboratory Practices and current Good Manufacturing Practices, preferred.
   

7. Willingness and ability to work flexible hours when experimental needs require working odd hours.
   

8. Strong computer skills including experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and graphics programs.
   

9. Excellent verbal and written communication skills working in a team atmosphere.

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE

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; a full job description can be made available at that time.

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 part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, short-term disability, and a transportation spending account. Visit https://www.mykelly.us/us-mykelly/perks/ for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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