Molecular Biologist
Guidehouse•Bethesda, MD
•$74,000 - $124,000•Onsite
About The Position
We are looking for a Molecular Biologist (Virology Core Biological Scientist) to support the Vaccine Research Center (VRC) at NIAID by performing advanced protein engineering, purification, and characterization work in support of virology and immunology research. This is a full-time position located in Bethesda, MD.
Requirements
- Master’s degree
- A minimum of THREE (3) years of experience in molecular biology, protein engineering, or related laboratory research.
- Demonstrated expertise in protein production and purification techniques, including aseptic technique, chromatography, and molecular characterization.
- Demonstrated proficiency in kinetic analysis, including hands-on experience with BLI or SPR.
- Ability to operate and maintain protein purification and analytical instrumentation.
- Familiarity with molecular visualization tools such as PyMOL, ChimeraX, or AlphaFold.
- Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills to support multidisciplinary teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and scientific software tools.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “public trust”; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.
- Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related biomedical field preferred.
- Background working with recombinant protein-antibody interaction studies and assay development.
- Exposure to advanced protein engineering strategies and chimeric protein design.
- Familiarity with high-throughput kinetic platforms and epitope binning techniques.
- Ability to support data visualization and structural modeling for scientific communication.
Responsibilities
- Design and optimize recombinant protein expression systems for multiple host platforms.
- Perform protein purification and characterization using biochemical and biophysical assays.
- Conduct protein-antibody interaction studies and analyze kinetic data.
- Support structure prediction, molecular modeling, and data visualization efforts.
- Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation, including FPLC, BLI, and SPR systems.
- Maintain laboratory inventory, documentation, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Analyze experimental data and support reporting through presentations and manuscripts.
- Collaborate with NIH investigators and multidisciplinary research teams.
Benefits
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
- Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Care.com annual membership
- Employee Assistance Program
- Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
