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 **Sr. Scientist** with the National Institutes of Health in **Gaithersburg, 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. Support the Downstream Process Development (purification) group of the Vaccine Production Program (VPP) at the Vaccine Research Center. 2. Develop downstream processes, with minimal oversight, for recombinant proteins such as monoclonal antibodies, subunit or nanoparticle vaccines, and virus-like particles (VLPs) that may be used as clinical therapeutic or vaccine candidates. 3. Develop/optimize scalable harvest and purification steps for plasmid DNA (pDNA) products from E.coli production runs to support reagent production lots and process tech transfer to clinical manufacturing. 4. Work independently and collaboratively within the purification group to design, develop and optimize chromatography, Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF), and Normal Flow Filtration (NFF) processes. 5. Purify research-phase recombinant proteins, virus vaccines and/or virus-like particles, plasmid DNA, and/or other nucleic acid products in support of other groups at the VRC. 6. Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in an inter-department Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC) team with responsibilities for the following processes: chromatography, depth filtration, nano-filtration, and tangential-flow filtration (TFF) 7. Train associate scientists in the execution of chromatography and filtration processes, as well as any other process specific elements of plasmid purification. 8. Support Viral Clearance Validation studies by traveling to CMO/CRO in Frederick, MD to perform and oversee viral clearance chromatography and filtrations processes. 9. Work collaboratively with all VPP departments to coordinate schedules, material needs, and other deliverables to advance site-wide project goals. 10. Analyze and compile data, present at various group/department meetings. 11. Write and review process batch records for process representative development batch productions. 12. Write and review technology transfer documents in support of GMP manufacturing. 13. Write and/or review appropriate CMC sections of IND filings (e.g. Process Description Summaries) to support VRC regulatory group. **REQUIREMENTS** . The contractor must have: 1. Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or related Life Sciences field. 2. M.S. degree with ? 5 years relevant experience is also acceptable. 3. 2-10 years of experience in industry-relevant recombinant protein process development for GMP clinical-phase products. 4. Demonstrated knowledge of maintaining accurate and detailed records. 5. Demonstrated expertise in the following techniques or tools for protein purification and characterization: 6. Column chromatography for protein purification by means of AEX, CEX, 7. affinity, SEC, HIC 8. Column packing and testing 9. AKTA chromatography system 10. Lab scale TFF systems 11. Lab scale nano-filtration systems 12. Qualitative assays including SDS-PAGE and Western Blot 13. UV/Vis spectrophotometer 14. Must be a team player who can effectively work with members from cross-functional departments. 15. Strong oral and written communication skills. 16. Familiarity with computer software including word processing and data evaluation. 17. Knowledge and use of statistical design of experiments (DoE). **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. \#government 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, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community. Why Kelly ® Government Solutions? Looking to connect with premier government agencies or the top 25 federal government contractors? Kelly Government Solutions partners with these organizations to create expert talent solutions that solve the world’s most critical challenges. We offer a variety of full-time, project (SOW), seasonal, and surge support opportunities in science, engineering, technology, professional, and administrative support roles. Our experts will connect you to the opportunity that fits your schedule and interests and handle the details of transferring and processing all levels of security clearances. It’s just another way we make the job search work for you. 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Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. 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.