Molecular Biologist

**Job Family** **:**

Scientist

**Travel Required** **:**

None

**Clearance Required** **:**

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

**What You Will Do:**

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.

+ 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 laborat...