Ensuring the Safety of Vaccines and Biologics

NIST, United States

Updated: 2 days ago
Location: Gaithersburg, MARYLAND
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!

RAP opportunity at National Institute of Standards and Technology     NIST

Ensuring the Safety of Vaccines and Biologics


Location

Material Measurement Laboratory, Biomolecular Measurement Division


opportunity location
50.64.51.C0631 Gaithersburg, MD

NIST only participates in the February and August reviews.


Advisers
name email phone
Megan Hussey Cleveland [email protected] 301.975.5473
Description

Biologic products such as monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), viral vaccines and some gene therapies are produced using cell lines and may become contaminated with adventitious agents during the manufacturing process via cell banks, raw materials, or the environment. These adventitious agents can potentially cause harm to recipients. Current testing methods are very time consuming and may not detect all types of viral adventitious agents. Next-generation sequencing offers the potential for nontargeted detection and rapid turnaround time. The Applied Genetics Group is investigating potential standards and methods for NGS detection of viral adventitious agents. Applicants with experience in molecular biology, qPCR, digital PCR, cell culture, viral propagation, bioinformatics or next-generation sequencing are encouraged to apply.   

key words

biologics; virus; molecular biology; NGS; cell culture


Eligibility

Citizenship:  Open to U.S. citizens

Level:  Open to Postdoctoral applicants


Stipend
Base Stipend Travel Allotment Supplementation
$82,764.00 $3,000.00

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