Provide services as a Biologist (Plasmodium Falciparum) in support of the overall functions of the Director of Intramural Research (DIR), Laboratory of Immunogenetics (LIG) within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform a wide variety of procedures and techniques which may include, but are not limited to: in Plasmodium sporozoite dissection and manipulation, in vitro functional assays involving Plasmodium sporozoites, molecular biology including molecular cloning and PCR, cell culture and recombinant protein production, and flow cytometry.
• Perform B cell screening and sequencing to identify new monoclonal antibodies targeting P. falciparum.
• Assist other staff with performing a wide variety of procedures and techniques, which may include, but are not limited to: cell culture, clinical/diagnostic microbiology, DNA analysis, DNA isolation, DNA purification, DNA sequencing, flow cytometry, gene cloning, peptide synthesis, protein analysis, RNA isolation, qRT-PCR, and other experiments as required by the Unit.
• Provide upkeep and routine maintenance for project, maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment including chemicals, biological materials, etc., required to handle biological materials, recombinant protein materials, acids, biological wastes, etc., maintaining work bench and equipment related to projects. Catalog and label laboratory samples and consumables. Liaise with vendors as needed.
• Maintain detailed records of experiments and their results and prepare the information resulting from these experiments for presentations at laboratory-wide meetings and for publication.
• Write and maintain reports of findings, stating methods and procedures, including any modifications employed, specimens and materials involved and results of experiments. Assist the Investigator with the reports and discuss the results of each experiment with the Investigator as part of the planning process for subsequent studies.

Basic Qualifications:

• Masters in related field, with a major molecular biology or immunology component.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ laboratory experience is required.
• Experience with malaria research is required.
• Experience with insect cell expression of Plasmodium proteins is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to operate and communicate effectively in a group, team-oriented working environment.
• Ability to work with and support others in a collegial, open, respectful, and interactive working manner.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others in the lab on completing the experiments and research.
• 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

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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