Location
BETHESDA
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
June 18, 2026
Job Description
**Job Family** **:**
Scientist
**Travel Required** **:**
None
**Clearance Required** **:**
Ability to Obtain Public Trust
**What You Will Do** **:**
We are currently searching for a Chemical Biologist to provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Bethesda, MD.
+ Synthesize and optimize small cyclic peptides for diagnostic imaging and early-stage drug discovery applications.
+ Design and develop small molecules as chemical tools to support biological research, including target validation and imaging (MRI, optical, PET).
+ Develop and implement mRNA-based peptide expression systems for cyclic peptide production.
+ Perform peptide conjugation, including linking to fluorescent dyes, chelators, or imaging agents.
+ Prepare and characterize antibody fragments...
Scientist
**Travel Required** **:**
None
**Clearance Required** **:**
Ability to Obtain Public Trust
**What You Will Do** **:**
We are currently searching for a Chemical Biologist to provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Bethesda, MD.
+ Synthesize and optimize small cyclic peptides for diagnostic imaging and early-stage drug discovery applications.
+ Design and develop small molecules as chemical tools to support biological research, including target validation and imaging (MRI, optical, PET).
+ Develop and implement mRNA-based peptide expression systems for cyclic peptide production.
+ Perform peptide conjugation, including linking to fluorescent dyes, chelators, or imaging agents.
+ Prepare and characterize antibody fragments...