Mark Mueller
About Mark Mueller
Mark Mueller is a Contracts Coordinator and Health Specialist at the NIH, with over 14 years of experience in contract management and health research. He has a background in ecology and microbiology, and has contributed to significant projects related to immune tolerance and pandemic preparedness.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Mark Mueller has been employed at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as a Contracts Coordinator and Health Specialist since 2010. His role involves managing contracts and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. He has contributed to various projects, particularly in enhancing contract management processes. His work at NIH includes oversight of contracts related to the NIH Vaccine Research Center, supporting research and clinical trials for diseases such as HIV, Zika, Ebola, Covid, and Flu.
Education and Expertise
Mark Mueller earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Ecology and Microbiology from The Evergreen State College, where he studied from 1991 to 1996. His educational background supports his expertise in health and environmental sciences. He holds a COR Level III certification as a Contracting Officer Representative, which enables him to manage contracts effectively, overseeing a team of 75 contractors providing various forms of support.
Background in Contract Management
Mueller has extensive experience in contract management, having developed a computational dashboard to enhance contract management and data quality for the NIAID Divisions. He previously worked as a Tolerance Research Project Manager, focusing on protocol development and mechanistic research in clinical trials related to immune tolerance. His background includes roles at the UCSF Immune Tolerance Network, where he served as Protocol Development and Implementation Manager.
Achievements and Recognition
In 2020, Mark Mueller received a Merit Award from Dr. Anthony Fauci for his contributions to improvements in contract management at NIH. He participated in Dr. Fauci's pandemic preparedness task force, where he focused on lessons learned from previous outbreaks such as Ebola and Zika. His work has had a significant impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of contract management processes within the organization.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Prior to his current role at NIH, Mark Mueller worked at the UCSF Immune Tolerance Network from 2004 to 2010, where he held positions as Protocol Development and Implementation Manager and Protocol & Operations Manager. He also served as a Research Project Manager at Evergreen State College from 1995 to 1998. Additionally, he was the Head Scientist at a startup biotech company, researching bacteriophage as an alternative antibiotic in agriculture, food industry, and medicine.