Did you know that our client has impacted the lives of thousands of people around the world through cutting-edge advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications?

A bioscience and information technology company is seeking a highly ambitious, adaptable, structured, and detail-oriented individual to join their vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the Clinical Center (CC) located in Bethesda, MD.

Benefits:

• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K match up to 5%
• Educational Benefits for Career Growth
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  • Healthcare (FSA)
  • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
  • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
  • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Overall Position Summary and Objectives 

Deliverables:

• ​Clean Equipment - Daily
• Meet with lab members to present updates - Weekly
• Attend lab meetings - Weekly
• Maintain files on studies being performed in the lab - Bi-Weekly
• Prepare data and images for use in research presentations and publications - Bi-Weekly

Work Details:

• Study the principles of living systems, with particular focus on the effects on animal biology, veterinary medicine, imaging techniques and ancillary laboratory equipment and up to date with the current Animal Care and Use Committee (ACUC) for appropriate care of animals. Maintain and update animal protocols for new and existing techniques. 1
• Prepares animals for experimental imaging and therapeutic studies including anesthesia, shave, Nair, injection catheters, physiological monitoring, retro-orbital infusion, intraarterial infusion, intracardiac injection, subcutaneous tumor implantation, intraperitoneal injection, surgical techniques, necropsies, blood and tissue sample collection, and proper disposal of animal carcasses. 2
• Carry out molecular biological experiments, including cell culture, tissue homogenization, protein and RNA extraction techniques, multiplex enzyme-linker immunosorbent assay, Western blotting, RT-PCR, tissue handling and flow cytometry. 3
• Perform a variety of specialized tissue fixation, embedding, sectioning, staining and immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence techniques and perform analysis of animal tissues; prepare frozen slices and paraffin section, appropriately stained to demonstrate normal and abnormal structures and performs light and confocal microscopy. 4
• Update and maintain laboratory notebooks and databases; collect, quantitative analysis; data analysis, figure preparation, and image acquisition; maintain complete and detailed records of all experiments and interpret data. 5
• Studies the basic principles of animal life and the effects of varying environmental factors.
• Conducts research and performs experiments on the selection and breeding of animals.
• Maintain spreadsheet of experiment animal records and clinical care/observations.
• Maintains animal colonies.
• Handle, dissect and euthanize animals.
• Performs simple surgeries on animals.
• Handle experimental animals including tail vein injections, administration of anesthesia and monitoring of animal viral signs.
• Prepares and analyzes animal tissues.
• Perform experiments and maintain primary tissues and cells in culture, utilizing sterile techniques.
• Performs molecular biology techniques.
• Performs immunohistochemistry on animal tissues.
• Work with staff to process tissue for immunohistochemistry.
• Analyzes experimental data.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5 represents priority rankings, where 1 is highest priority and 5 is lowest priority of those ranked

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Pharmacology, Biomedical Engineering or Nuclear, Industrial Radiology, and Biological Technologies, or related careers.
• Knowledge of magnetic resonance imagine (MRI) safety standards, Therapeutic Ultrasound, imaging physics, devices, and techniques that effect imaging techniques.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in conducting experiments with animals, including animal care and use procedures.
• Demonstrated experience in molecular biology techniques, such as cell culture, tissue homogenization, protein and RNA extraction, multiplex enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), Western blotting, RT-PCR, flow cytometry, and immunohistochemistry.
• Proficiency in a variety of surgical and experimental techniques related to animal studies, including anesthesia, catheterization, physiological monitoring, tumor implantation, necropsies, and sample collection.
• Experience in specialized laboratory techniques for tissue fixation, embedding, sectioning, staining, immunofluorescence, and microscopy.
• Strong skills in data collection, quantitative analysis, data interpretation, and the ability to maintain detailed records.

Disclaimer:The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.

We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment based on age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.