Overview

We are currently searching for a Scientist, Virology to support the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This opportunity is a full-time position with MSC, and it is on-site in Bethesda, MD.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance for multiple cell culture lines used in laboratory experiments.
• Perform routine flow cytometry to test cell surface and intracellular proteins.
• Conduct protein/antibody production, purification and analysis (SDS-PAGE, Western blot, ELISA etc).
• Perform RT-PCR, cloning, plasmid purification and analysis.
• Isolate/identify monoclonal antibodies from convalescent donors and vaccine immunized animals.
• Produce pseudotyped lentiviruses for multiple viruses including influenza and coronaviruses (SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV, SARS-CoV-2 and others).
• Perform neutralization assays to evaluate monoclonal antibodies and vaccinated sera against multiple viruses including influenza and coronaviruses (SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV, SARS-CoV-2 and others).
• Maintain special knock-in mice colonies for use in critical experiments exploring HIV-1 and influenza vaccines.
• Conduct animal studies to evaluate the immunogenicity of vaccines (including intramuscular, subcutaneous, intraperitoneal, and intravenous injection, sample collection and processing).
• Interact/collaborate with scientists from internal and external organizations.
• Conduct research independently including planning experiments, data analysis and peer-reviewed publication of data.
• Manage ordering and maintenance of supplies for large, complex laboratory, to include record keeping, inventory, restocking, and training of personnel for inventory assistance.
• Perform inventories of laboratory specimens, manage tracking logs, reconcile discrepancies to ensure accurate records in accordance with biospecimen policies and regulations.
• Catalog, record, and handle a variety of laboratory/biological samples.
• Manage input of laboratory/biologic sample information in centralized database; responsible for maintenance and input of plasmid information into lab-wide database.
• Serve as primary point of contact to facilitate and monitor for biological materials shipments across the lab, to include training of laboratory staff.

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Requirements

• Ph.D. degree in Biology, Life Sciences or a related discipline.
• Three (3) years of specialized experience plus a Master’s degree is equivalent to a Ph.D. degree.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in biology or a related field. Virology working experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of maintaining accurate and detailed records.
• Demonstrated knowledge of proper laboratory disposal methods and safety procedures.

Company Description

Dovel Technologies and its Family of Companies (Medical Science & Computing and Ace Info Solutions) was acquired in October 2021.

Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. By combining our public and private sector expertise, we help clients address their most complex challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures focusing on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that help our clients outwit complexity and position them for future growth and success. The company has more than 12,000 professionals in over 50 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies.

Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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