Biological Scientist

GAP SOLUTIONS INC•Bethesda, MD

8d•$153,000 - $163,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Biological Scientist will provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Cancer Institute within the National Institutes of Health. This role involves conducting laboratory-based research on the molecular biology of cancer, including specimen processing, cell culture, and data analysis.

Requirements

Ph.D. degree in Biology, Life Sciences or a related discipline
Minimum of 3 yrs exp in cell biology, cancer biology, or related scientific research field
Skilled in MS Office Suite

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

Receive tumor surgery specimens from the Lab of Pathology Tissue Procurement Facility, that are assigned for research.
Prepare single-cell suspensions for single-cell RNA-sequencing following the lab-established protocol.
Coordinate with the CCR Single Cell Analysis Facility for their library generation and sequencing.
Extract DNA and/or RNA from FFPE tissue specimens.
Process FFPE tissues into single-cell suspensions using the lab-established protocol, and generate single-cell NGS libraries based on the need of each project.
Maintain human cell line cultures in order to help on-going research when necessary.
Perform other collaborative studies that result in technical reports and information to advance cancer research.
Assist with routine maintenance of the lab equipment and supplies.
Attend regular lab/group meetings within and beyond the Lab of Pathology, Genomic Pathology Section.
Participate in discussion, initial data analysis, and developing further investigations in light of findings, accomplishments, and future mission objectives.
Complete all required and additional trainings.