Biological Scientist (52643)
About The Position
The Biological Scientist will provide support services to the National Institute of Allery and Infectious Diseases within the National Institutes of Health. This role involves performing laboratory studies in molecular and cellular biology, including a wide variety of procedures and techniques such as buffer preparation, SDS-PAGE, western blot, recombinant DNA technologies, immunofluorescence, and cell culture. The scientist will also conduct studies with infectious flaviviruses (dengue and West Nile viruses), perform routine virus culture and purification protocols, antibody neutralization experiments, and analyze cell populations by flow cytometry. Responsibilities include meticulous record-keeping of experiments, results, and analysis in a bound notebook, maintaining laboratory upkeep and equipment, ordering and managing supplies, and handling various biological and chemical materials. The role also requires analyzing, evaluating, and discussing experimental results with leadership, assisting in data interpretation, preparing summaries of findings, presenting results in lab meetings, and participating in the preparation of manuscripts, abstracts, and posters.
Requirements
- Ph.D. degree in a scientific field.
- 3 years of specialized experience plus a Master’s degree is equivalent to a Ph.D.
- 5 years of specialized experience plus a Bachelor’s degree is equivalent to a Ph.D.
- Experience with scientific computer software, Microsoft office, related data presentation methodology, and written communication.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff
- Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects
Responsibilities
- Perform laboratory studies in molecular and cellular biology.
- Perform a wide variety of procedures and techniques which include buffer preparation, SDS-PAGE, western blot, recombinant DNA technologies, immunofluorescence and cell culture.
- Perform studies with infectious flaviviruses (dengue and West Nile viruses).
- Perform routine virus culture and purification protocols, antibody neutralization experiments.
- Perform analysis of cell populations by flow cytometry.
- Record the details of all experiments, results, and analysis in a bound notebook.
- Maintain laboratory upkeep and routine maintenance of equipment.
- Order and maintain laboratory supplies and equipment including chemicals, biological materials.
- Handle biological materials, carcinogens, recombinant protein materials, acids, biological waste.
- Analyze, evaluate, and discuss the results of each experiment with the leadership as part of the planning process for subsequent studies.
- Assist in the analysis and interpretation of data and prepare summaries of laboratory findings and routinely present these findings in lab meetings.
- Participate in the preparation of manuscripts, abstracts, and/or posters.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
