Translational Clinical Scientist - Vaccine Trials

Kelly; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, vision, dental plans

Paid leave, federal holidays, 401K

Access to NIH resources

Job summary

Kelly Government Solutions is seeking a Translational Clinical Scientist to work on-site with the Vaccine Research Center at NIH/NIAID in Bethesda, MD. This long-term contract role requires collaboration with investigators to design and implement clinical protocols for investigational vaccines and monoclonal antibodies.

Responsibilities include biomarker evaluation, data gap analysis, regulatory document preparation, and coordination with cross-functional teams to transition candidates into

Qualifications

• PhD in biological sciences, biochemistry, immunology, or related field.
• 3+ years in translational or clinical science focusing on vaccines or investigational products.
• Ability to design and interpret clinical protocols and regulatory documents.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in scientific contexts.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement clinical protocols for vaccine/monoclonal antibody products.
• Evaluate biomarkers and translational endpoints for trial design and safety assessment.
• Identify data gaps and align data collection with regulatory requirements.
• Prepare regulatory documents for IND submissions and annual reports.
• Coordinate protocol development with clinical teams across disciplines.
• Serve as scientific liaison between laboratory research and clinical operations.
• Support quality management by reviewing policies and risk assessments.
• Disseminate information about vaccines and clinical trials to teams.

Skills

Translational science

Vaccine development

Regulatory understanding

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PhD in Biological Sciences

Master’s degree considered

Job description

Kelly Government Solutions is seeking a Translational Clinical Scientist to work on-site with the Vaccine Research Center at NIH/NIAID in Bethesda, MD. This long-term contract role requires collaboration with investigators to design and implement clinical protocols for investigational vaccines and monoclonal antibodies.

Responsibilities include biomarker evaluation, data gap analysis, regulatory document preparation, and coordination with cross-functional teams to transition candidates into