Scientist, Analytical Development

Kelly; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Government Solutions is seeking a Scientist, Analytical Development to work on-site with the Vaccine Production Program at NIAID/NIH in Gaithersburg, MD. This long-term contract position includes competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and access to NIH resources.

The role entails leading bioseparation and analytical method development for monoclonal antibodies, multi-specific antibodies, and mRNA/LNP vaccine capabilities, with extensive data analysis and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biochemistry, analytical chemistry, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience developing and optimizing analytical methods for biopharmaceutical products.
• Hands-on experience with chromatographic and electrophoretic techniques to characterize biologics.
• Experience developing or evaluating analytical methods for mRNA vaccines and LNPs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bioseparation projects focusing on monoclonal antibody and multi-specific antibody projects.
• Assist with two analytical core capabilities (chromatography and electrophoresis).
• Represent the assay development group for multiple project teams, including multi-specific antibodies and novel vaccine projects.
• Design, guide and oversee lipid nanoparticle (LNP) analytical evaluation to support mRNA vaccine capabilities.
• Initiate, implement, plan, coordinate and execute scientific lab testing and method improvements.
• Work with a team to carry out testing and data reports; make observations, analyze data, and interpret results.
• Contribute to and meet project goals within time and budget constraints.
• Independently plan, design, investigate, troubleshoot and execute projects within a scientific field.
• Develop research findings and recommendations.
• Coordinate peer-reviewed scientific publications.

Skills

Chromatography techniques

Electrophoresis techniques

Biopharmaceutical analytics

Data interpretation

Laboratory collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in biochemistry or analytical chemistry

Tools

Analytical instruments

Job description

Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. We are seeking a Scientist, Analytical Development to work on-site with the Vaccine Production Program at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)/National Institutes of Health (NIH) 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, paid federal holidays, and 401K plan.

- Access to NIH’s unparalleled resources and niche scientific initiatives

KEY TASKS

(1) Assist with bioseparation projects focusing on monoclonal antibody and multi‑specific antibody projects.

(2) Assist with two analytical core capabilities (chromatography techniques and electrophoresis techniques).

(3) Represent the assay development group for multiple project teams, including multi‑specific antibodies as well as novel vaccine projects (e.g., mRNA/LNP vaccine projects).

(4) Design, guide and oversee lipid nanoparticle (LNP) analytical evaluation to support the mRNA vaccine capabilities

(5) Initiate, implement, plan, coordinate and execute scientific lab testing and method improvements, development and investigations.

(6) Work with a team to carry out testing and data reports. Make detailed observations, analyze data, generate reports, and interpret results.

(7) Contribute and take responsibility for team meeting project goals within time and budget constraints.

(8) Independently plan, design, investigate, troubleshoot and execute projects within a specific scientific field utilizing good scientific judgment on multiple projects at a given time.

(9) Develop research findings and make recommendations.

(10) Utilize forward‑looking perspective to critically review and contribute to project decisions

(11) Coordinate peer‑reviewed scientific publications.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

(1) Ph.D. in biochemistry, analytical chemistry, or related discipline

(2) Minimum of 3-4 years of experience related to developing and optimizing analytical methods for biopharmaceutical products

(3) Hands‑on experience with chromatographic and electrophoretic analytical techniques to characterize biologics.

(4) Experience developing or evaluating analytical methods for mRNA vaccines and lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) preferred